New Castle County property record for 1278 Dexter Corner Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd |
| Lot Size | 114 acres (4,981,522 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Last Sale | $6,700 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $14 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-022.00-096 |
| Primary APN | 14-022.00-096 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 4,981,522 sqft (114 acres) |
| Street Address | 1278 DEXTER CORNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | COLEMAN SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
1278 Dexter Corner Rd is held in a trust since February 2005.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1326 DEXTER CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9237 |
| 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.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200512693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1278 DEXTER CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734 |
| Document Number | 0000004935 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260121-0004935 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 1326 DEXTER CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9237 |
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 | $1,926,800 (+1,714.31%) Land $1,835,800 Building $91,000 | |
| 2024 | $14.00 (-88.03%) | $106,200 (-) Land $102,900 Building $3,300 |
| 2023 | $117.00 | $106,200 (-) Land $102,900 Building $3,300 |
| 2022 | $106,200 Land $102,900 Building $3,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1278 Dexter Corner Rd 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 1278 Dexter Corner Rd is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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