New Castle County property record for 196 Blackbird Forest Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 7.5 ba · 4,250 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 2.1 acres (91,476 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $6,162 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-010.00-131 |
| Primary APN | 15-010.00-131 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 7.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 26 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,250 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 400 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 91,476 sqft (2.1 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 196 BLACKBIRD FOREST RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9618 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 16901 |
196 Blackbird Forest Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 196 BLACKBIRD FOREST RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9618 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201554057 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $717,500 Land $132,600 Building $584,900 | ||
| 2024 | $666,090 | ||
| 2023 | $6,162.00 | $173,300 Land $8,300 Building $165,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 196 Blackbird Forest Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 196 Blackbird Forest Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 45 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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