New Castle County property record for 118 Esch St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,769 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $367,500 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $4,078 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-008.00-013 |
| Primary APN | 25-008.00-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,769 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,862 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 118 ESCH ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-3038 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R1A |
| Legal Description | L26 THRU 29 73 THRU 80 119 THRU 128 |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND VILLAGE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
118 Esch St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2016.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 118 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3038 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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 |
|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jun 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 7, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201641717 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 118 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000123984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211026-0123984 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 118 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3038 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 118 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3038 |
| Document Number | 0000071716 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210621-0071716 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 118 Esch St was $4,078.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,078.00 | $602,000 Land $107,300 Building $494,700 | |
| 2024 | $441,360 | ||
| 2023 | $4,089.00 | $131,900 Land $11,700 Building $120,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 118 Esch St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 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 118 Esch St 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 64% of the US · above 76% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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