159 Esch St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 159 Esch St, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Square Footage2,566 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
GarageAttached
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$3,516.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-001.00-234

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms10 Rooms
Building Area2,566 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,345 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2018
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2018
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialFiberglass Roof
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address159 ESCH ST
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-3037
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSEND VILLAGE II
Legal Lot Number187
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3001
Census Tract16806

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-001.00-234

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingTenant By Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 22, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DEL-ONE FCU
Jan 25, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Jan 22, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jan 06, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Apr 11, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Mar 29, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Jan 25, 2017Loan Modification, Mortgage
WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 29, 2018
Deed SaleMar 29, 2018
Deed Doc Number201814563
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 06, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037

Mortgage

Document Number0000116822
DateDec 22, 2022
Instrument20221222-0116822
Lender
NameDEL-ONE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDOVER, DE 19904
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueNov 25, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

January 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000004537
DateJan 25, 2017
Instrument20170125-0004537
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19801
Agreement
TypeCommercial Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

January 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005573
DateJan 22, 2020
Instrument20200122-0005573
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term341 Months
DueJun 01, 2048

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001635
DateJan 06, 2022
Instrument20220106-0001635
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressBOCA RATON, FL 33431
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

April 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000039473
DateApr 11, 2022
Instrument20220411-0039473
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term318 Months
DueOct 01, 2048

March 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateMar 29, 2018
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Document Number0000014563
Map ReferenceDOC 20041006 0109741
Instrument DateMar 20, 2018
Instrument20180329-0014563
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 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
Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037

Mortgage

Document Number0000014564
DateMar 29, 2018
Instrument20180329-0014564
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2048

January 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address159 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037
Document Number0000004541
Instrument DateJan 25, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple parcels conveyed, unknown impact to APN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address581 GINN ST TOWNSEND DE 197343032, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3032

Mortgage

Document Number0000004541
DateJan 25, 2017
Instrument4541
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,516.00 (+10.53%)$519,000 (+405.85%) Land $107,300 Building $411,700
2024$436,050
2023$3,181.00$102,600 Land $11,700 Building $90,900

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 RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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