New Castle County property record for 553 Cherry Bark Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $798 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Mortgage Nov 2023 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-019.31-254 |
| Primary APN | 13-019.31-254 |
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| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
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| Street Address | 553 CHERRY BARK RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9649 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYMONT FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 16608 |
553 Cherry Bark Rd, a single family home, is owned by a company.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 ADEL DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1331 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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 28, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Nov 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit K HOVNANIANS FOUR SEASONS BAYMONT FARMS |
| May 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 553 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000019085 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240328-0019085 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 553 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 4, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000076949 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231115-0076949 |
| Name | K HOVNANIANS FOUR SEASONS BAYMONT FARMS |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 553 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9649 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050175 |
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| Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220510-0050175 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 553 Cherry Bark Rd was $798.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $798.00 | $98,900 Land $98,900 |
| 2023 | $207.00 | $5,600 Land $5,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 553 Cherry Bark Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 553 Cherry Bark Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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