Delaware County property record for 538 Thistle Dr, Delaware, OH 43015
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,500 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,102 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $168,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,021 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Transfer Jan 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 519-313-16-093-000 |
| Primary APN | 519-313-16-093-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,500 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 756 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 744 sqft |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Conventional |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,102 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 380 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Stoop |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Deck Area | 310 sqft |
| Patio Area | 310 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Baseboard |
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 538 THISTLE DR |
|---|---|
| City | DELAWARE |
| State | OH |
| Zip | 43015-4044 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 6437 NOTTINGHAM SEC 4 |
| Legal Subdivision | NOTTINGHAM SEC 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6437 |
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE OH |
| Township / Civil Division | DELAWARE CITY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2010 |
| Census Tract | 10422 |
538 Thistle Dr is owner-occupied and held in a trust since February 2021.
Source: Delaware County records, as of May 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 THISTLE DR, DELAWARE, OH 43015-4044 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jan 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNION SAVINGS BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 7, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201511754 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1348 / 1392 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000010462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE OH |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 538 THISTLE DR, DELAWARE, OH 43015-4044 |
| Document Number | 0000010462 |
| Book / Page | 1833 / 1239 |
| Map Reference | CAB 1 SL 635-635A |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202100010462 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 538 THISTLE DR, DELAWARE, OH 43015-4044 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | DELAWARE OH |
| Property Address | 538 THISTLE DR, DELAWARE, OH 43015-4044 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000002390 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 23, 2020 |
| Book Page | 1695/2228 |
| Instrument | 202000002390 |
| Name | UNION SAVINGS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CINCINNATI, OH 45249 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 538 Thistle Dr was $5,021, up 5.2% from the year before.
Source: Delaware County assessment roll, as of May 27, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Ohio |
| County | Delaware County |
| Municipality | Delaware City |
| Unified School District | Delaware City School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,021.00 (+5.15%) | $98,700 (-) Land $22,050 Building $76,650 | $282,000 Land $63,000 Building $219,000 |
| 2024 | $4,775.00 (-0.19%) | $98,700 (-) Land $22,050 Building $76,650 | |
| 2023 | $4,784.00 | $98,700 Land $22,050 Building $76,650 | $282,000 Land $63,000 Building $219,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Thistle Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 3, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 538 Thistle Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 96% of Ohio |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | DELAWARE CITY PWS serves 43,895 people · EPA ID OH2100311 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 50 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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