Delaware County, PA Property Records
Property records in Delaware, Pennsylvania, often referring to Delaware County, document important details about real estate ownership and transactions. These records may include deeds, mortgages, liens, parcel information, property transfers, assessed values, tax details, and legal descriptions. They are useful for verifying ownership, researching property history, preparing for a purchase or sale, resolving boundary or title questions, and supporting legal or financial due diligence.
Users can access official records through Delaware County government offices, including the Recorder of Deeds for recorded land documents and county assessment resources for parcel and valuation information. For online access and guidance, visit the county’s official Delaware County property records page.
Delaware County, PA Property Records & Statistics
Delaware County has a median rent of $1,237, far above the Pennsylvania median of $839 and the national figure of $840.25. The median home value is $246,800, compared with $168,550 statewide and $173,750 nationally, making it one of the costlier housing markets in the state. Renter-occupied housing makes up 27.73% of occupied homes, above the state share of 19.64% and the national share of 21.81%, reflecting a sizable rental market in the Philadelphia suburbs.
The median property tax rate is 2.21%, much higher than the state rate of 1.3% and nearly three times the national rate of 0.74%. Paired with high home values, this produces substantial annual tax bills, which is a central consideration for owners and buyers.
Incomes are strong: the median household income of $96,689 is well above the state's $63,611 and the national $65,108. The unemployment rate of 3.76%, however, is higher than both the state's 2.84% and the national 2.87%, a contrast with otherwise strong economic indicators.
Overall, the figures describe an expensive, high-income county with high rents and property taxes, a larger-than-average renter population, and unemployment slightly above the benchmarks.
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Property Records, Assessments, and Valuations in Delaware
Delaware County property records cover tax assessments, recorded deeds and mortgages, valuation data, and foreclosure filings. The county has 203,933 total parcels, including 188,336 residential and 9,704 commercial parcels, with tax records covering 99.5% of the population for the 2025 assessment year. Recorded documents include 371,427 deeds and 546,854 mortgages, and valuation data is available for 176,887 properties.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Parcels | 203,933 |
| Residential Parcels | 188,336 |
| Commercial Parcels | 9,704 |
| Tax Record Coverage | 99.5% |
| Assessment Year | 2025 |
| Deed Records | 371,427 |
| Mortgage Records | 546,854 |
| Properties with Valuation Data | 176,887 |
| Latest Valuation Update | August 19, 2025 |
| Lis Pendens Records | 85,184 |
Assignment and Release Records
Assignment and release records show what happens to a mortgage after it is recorded. An assignment documents the transfer of a mortgage between lenders or servicers, while a release shows the loan was satisfied and the lien removed from the property.
Delaware County has 562,940 assignment and release records. They include 81,942 assignment documents and 479,996 release documents, along with 1,002 other documents. Assignments were recorded from November 10, 1955, through September 3, 2025, and releases from January 4, 2005, through September 3, 2025. Search them through the Delaware County official records search.
These records help buyers, owners, and title researchers verify that earlier mortgages were paid off, trace a loan as it moved between lenders, and find liens that may remain open before a sale or refinance.
How to Search Delaware County, PA Property Records
Delaware County deeds, mortgages, and related land documents are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds Office at 201 W. Front Street in Media. The county's records include 203,933 parcels along with recorded deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases that document ownership history, transfers, and loans secured by a property.
For recorded documents, use the Delaware County official records search, which lets you look up deeds and mortgages online. For office services, forms, and electronic recording information, see the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds page.
To search, start with the owner's name, the property address, or known document details. Enter as much as you have in the records search, review the results, and open the document that matches, noting the recording date. If nothing appears, try alternate name spellings or a wider date range.
The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and can be reached at 610-891-4152 for help finding a record.
Delaware Registrar of Deeds
The Delaware County Probate Office is located at 201 W. Front Street, Media, PA, 19063 and can be reached at 610-891-4152. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM. Records can be accessed through delcorodonlineservices.co.delaware.pa.us or the official website delcopa.gov.
Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office
Delaware County Property Records FAQ
How can I search Delaware County property records by address?
Start with the Delaware County official records search to find recorded documents for a property. Records are indexed mainly by name and document details, so knowing the owner helps. If you only have an address, call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 for guidance on locating the parcel.
How can I find property owners in Delaware County?
The most recent recorded deed shows who owns a property. Search deeds in the Delaware County official records search; the county has 371,427 deed records dating from January 17, 1996. For help, contact the Recorder of Deeds at 201 W. Front Street, Media, or call 610-891-4152.
How can I check a property's assessed value in Delaware County?
Delaware County's assessment records cover 203,933 parcels and reflect the 2025 assessment year, last updated March 13, 2025. Assessments are maintained by the county's assessment office, not the Recorder. Call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 and ask to be directed to the office that can provide a parcel's assessed value.
Where can I find Delaware County property tax bills and payment records?
Property tax bills in Pennsylvania come from county, municipal, and school district tax collectors, and Delaware County's median rate is 2.21%. To find who bills your property, call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 or visit the Recorder of Deeds page for county contacts.
How can I find deeds and other recorded documents in Delaware County?
Deeds, mortgages, assignments, and releases are recorded by the Recorder of Deeds. Search them online through the Delaware County official records search or see the Recorder of Deeds page. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Where can I access Delaware County parcel maps and GIS information?
The county's records cover 203,933 parcels, but the Recorder's office does not provide parcel maps. For GIS or parcel boundary mapping, call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 and ask which county office maintains it. Maps are a general reference and are not a legal survey of boundaries.
How can I check permits and zoning information in Delaware County?
Permits and zoning in Pennsylvania are typically handled by the municipality where the property is located, so contact the borough, township, or city office for your address. The Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 can help you identify the municipality. Recorded deeds from the official records search may show recorded restrictions.
How can I create a list of property owners in Delaware County?
The online records search is built for individual lookups. For a larger list, such as owners in a neighborhood, call the Recorder of Deeds at 610-891-4152 to ask what bulk records or copies are available and what fees apply. You can begin with the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds page.