New Castle County property record for 139 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
| Square Footage | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,378.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-016.00-294 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,424 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,424 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 74,052 sqft (1.7 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 389 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Street Address | 139 RATLEDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9615 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | COALE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-016.00-294
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 139 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 19, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2005130198 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2002 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021232 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Property Address | 139 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000008493 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 03, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170215-0008493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 139 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9615 |
| Document Number | 0000008494 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170215-0008494 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,378.00 (-59.45%) | $420,000 (+624.14%) Land $126,200 Building $293,800 | |
| 2024 | $268,830 | ||
| 2023 | $8,330.00 | $58,000 Land $10,700 Building $47,300 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,333 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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