Kent County property record for 53 School Ln, Cheswold, DE 19936
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,900 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,187 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-03-046.15-01-59.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-03-046.15-01-59.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 84 sqft |
| Heating System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 19355 |
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| Street Address | 53 SCHOOL LN |
| City | CHESWOLD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | HOARS ADDITION, LOT #24 53 SCHOOL LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | HOARS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 41803 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 SCHOOL LN, CHESWOLD, DE 19936 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME BANK |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022444859 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11772 / 299 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 27, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000171398 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Property Address | 53 SCHOOL LN, CHESWOLD, DE 19936-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000444859 |
| Book / Page | 11772 / 299 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-444859 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 8, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,798.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 53 SCHOOL LN, CHESWOLD, DE 19936-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000444860 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-444860 |
| Name | FIRST HOME BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 53 SCHOOL LN, CHESWOLD, DE 19936-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000406557 |
| Book / Page | 010741 / 000270 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 406557 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 53 SCHOOL LN CHESWOLD DE 19936, CHESWOLD, DE 19936 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Cheswold Town |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,187.00 (+5.79%) | $189,300 (+566.55%) Land $41,500 Building $147,800 |
| 2025 | $1,122.00 (+32.78%) | |
| 2023 | $845.00 | $28,400 Land $3,300 Building $25,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2024) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 2024 · river or lake flooding |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 17,148 people · EPA ID DE0000004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 244 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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