137 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 137 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage1,156 sqft Living Area
Lot Size111,078 sqft (2.55 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$428,000 (2026)
Tax Bill$3,004.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-016.00-300

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures9 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area1,156 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,156 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleSplit Level Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area111,078 sqft (2.55 acres)
Depth X Width656 ft x 75 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeBasement Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemHeat Pump Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address137 RATLEDGE RD
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-9615
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCOALE SUBD
Legal Lot Number3A
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3033
Census Tract16806

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-016.00-300

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 29, 2026Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
MORTGAGE SERVICES
May 10, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 14, 2022Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 27, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
SANTANDER BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 20, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202657814
Prior Transfer DateFeb 28, 2002
Prior Transfer Doc0000021231
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615
Document Number0000057814
Instrument DateJul 24, 2026
Instrument202657814
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,080,700.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615

Mortgage

Document Number0000057818,
DateJul 29, 2026
Instrument202657818
Lender
NameMORTGAGE SERVICES
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 01, 2056
Interest
Rate6.47%
Max Rate-1%

May 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 22, 2024
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615

Mortgage

Document Number0000029869
DateMay 10, 2024
Instrument20240510-0029869
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term479 Months
DueApr 01, 2064

November 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 14, 2022
Property Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615
Document Number0000106510
Map ReferenceDOC 20011218-0107038
Instrument DateNov 10, 2022
Instrument20221114-0106510
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 24, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615

Mortgage

Document Number0000106514
DateNov 14, 2022
Instrument20221114-0106514
Lender
NamePRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2052

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address137 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000061298
DateNov 27, 2017
Instrument20171127-0061298
Lender
NameSANTANDER BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueDec 01, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictAppoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,004.00 (+23.32%)$371,900 (+470.4%) Land $139,800 Building $232,100
2024$367,740
2023$2,436.00$65,200 Land $11,600 Building $53,600

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 3,448 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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