New Castle County property record for 157 Esch St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,640 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,004 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage Sep 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-233 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-233 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,182 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 157 ESCH ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-3037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND VILLAGE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 188 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-001.00-233
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Sep 06, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 26, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201970830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004537 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170125-0004537 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000070830 |
| Map Reference | MF 20061012-0096477 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190906-0070830 |
| 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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| Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000070833 |
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| Date | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190906-0070833 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000070834 |
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| Date | Sep 06, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190906-0070834 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000009092 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180226-0009092 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| 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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| Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000009093 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180226-0009093 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000004541 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 09, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 581 GINN ST TOWNSEND DE 197343032, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3032 |
| Document Number | 0000004541 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4541 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $496,600 (+412.49%) Land $107,300 Building $389,300 | ||
| 2024 | $362,790 | ||
| 2023 | $3,004.00 | $96,900 Land $11,900 Building $85,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 243 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000552, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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