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537 Cook St, Delaware City, DE 19706 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 537 Cook St, Delaware City, DE 19706

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,505 sqft · built 2022
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$470,000 (Feb 2021)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2022 Sale
Feb 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN22-009.00-218

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN22-009.00-218

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,505 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2022
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2022
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialFiberglass
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address537 COOK ST
CityDELAWARE CITY
StateDE
Zip19706-8754
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code22HPR
Legal SubdivisionCANAL DISTRICT
Legal Lot Number56
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionRED LION
Census Block Group1
Census Block1022
Census Tract16404

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Fort Dupont Historic District
listed 1999 · 79 contributing resources · NRIS 99001275

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 674, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-0674
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 23, 2022Deed, Transfer
Feb 4, 2021Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202114690
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

May 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMay 23, 2022
Property Address537 COOK ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-8754
Document Number0000054485
Instrument DateMay 2, 2022
Instrument20220523-0054485
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 674, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-0674

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateFeb 4, 2021
Property Address537 COOK ST, DELAWARE CITY, DE 19706-8754
Document Number0000014690
Instrument DateJan 26, 2021
Instrument20210204-0014690
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address124 E STATE ST, MEDIA, PA 19063-3431
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityDelaware City
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$515,500 (+320.82%) Land $110,800 Building $404,700
2024$461,430
2023$122,500 Land $8,300 Building $114,200

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2011)
Most Recent ClaimApr 2011 · other causes

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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDELAWARE CITY WATER DEPARTMENT (AWC)
serves 2,610 people · EPA ID DE0000566
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2025
Lead1 ppb (2023–2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 113 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: Breezeline.

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