New Castle County property record for 161 Esch St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,374 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Line of Credit Jan 2017 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-235 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-235 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,064 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 | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 161 ESCH ST |
|---|---|
| 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 | 186 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Mar 15, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201812140 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021521 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230405-0021521 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004537 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170125-0004537 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000112889 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201211-0112889 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Property Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000012140 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20061012-0096477 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180315-0012140 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 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 | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000012141 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180315-0012141 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 161 ESCH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3037 |
| Document Number | 0000004541 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| 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 assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,374.00 (+23%) | $498,000 (+462.71%) Land $107,300 Building $390,700 | |
| 2024 | $398,430 | ||
| 2023 | $2,743.00 | $88,500 Land $11,700 Building $76,800 |
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| 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 |
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