New Castle County property record for 139 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,676 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,212 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Mortgage Aug 2020 Second Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-016.01-019 |
| Primary APN | 14-016.01-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,676 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 139 MAIN ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | GINN LAND |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Townsend Historic District listed 1986 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 86001029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 605 FAIRVILLE WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8642 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Woman, Separate Property |
| Date | Document |
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| Nov 8, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE INC |
| Aug 13, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF NEW |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 8, 2000 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 8, 2000 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2822 / 34 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 139 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9778 |
| Document Number | 0000075213 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231108-0075213 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 605 FAIRVILLE WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8642 |
| Document Number | 0000075217 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231108-0075217 |
| Name | FIRST COMMUNITY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Property Address | 139 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9778 |
| Document Number | 0000067693 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200813-0067693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 139 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9778 |
| Document Number | 0000067698 |
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| Date | Aug 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200813-0067698 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY SERVICES OF NEW |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $305,600 (+796.19%) Land $59,400 Building $246,200 | ||
| 2024 | $263,610 | ||
| 2023 | $1,212.00 | $34,100 Land $6,600 Building $27,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 |
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| 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 123 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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