Kent County property record for 56 New St, Cheswold, DE 19936
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $7,100 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,031 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Second Mortgage Jun 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-03-046.15-01-23.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-03-046.15-01-23.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20207 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 56 NEW ST |
| City | CHESWOLD |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19936 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N. SD. NEW ST., CHESWOLD 56 NEW ST |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 41803 |
56 New St is owned by a company that acquired it in November 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 10, DOVER, DE 19903-0010 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage LOAN FUNDER LLC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 22, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014258839 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7285 / 271 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000265170 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 56 NEW ST, CHESWOLD, DE 19936 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 BURNHAM LN, DOVER, DE 19904-3827 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000481482 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12681/155 |
| Instrument | 2023-481482 |
| Name | LOAN FUNDER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10022 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 56 NEW ST, CHESWOLD, DE 19936 |
| Document Number | 0000454454 |
| Book / Page | 12015 / 117 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-454454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $687.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 49 KINDLING DR, 49, FELTON, DE 19943-1960 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 10, DOVER, DE 19903-0010 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 56 New St was $1,031, up 5.9% from the year before.
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 | $1,031.00 (+5.85%) | $164,300 Land $33,900 Building $130,400 |
| 2025 | $974.00 | |
| 2023 | $422.00 | $14,200 Land $2,400 Building $11,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 56 New St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2012.
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 File 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.
Wildfire risk around 56 New St 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 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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