New Castle County property record for 2 Shale St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,281 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $4,942 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.40-140 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.40-140 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,281 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,622 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 276 ft deep x 106 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 2 SHALE ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2020 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | STONEFIELD |
| Legal Lot Number | 159 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
| Jul 17, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit STATE EMP CU/MD |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 4, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201957119 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000057119 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092201 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220922-0092201 |
| Name | STATE EMPLOYEES CU OF MARYLAND INC |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000013066 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210129-0013066 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000057119 |
| Map Reference | MF 14362 |
| Instrument Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190725-0057119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS INC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000057123 |
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| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190725-0057123 |
| Name | INTERCONTINENTAL CAPITAL GROUP INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 2 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000036223 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE INFORMATION SERVICES, MORTGAGE INFORMATION SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2 SHALE ST TOWNSEND DE 197342020, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Document Number | 0000036223 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36223 |
| Name | STATE EMP CU/MD |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LINTHICUM, MD 21090 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 18, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $4,942.00 (+28.9%) | $613,900 (+491.43%) Land $120,900 Building $493,000 | |
| 2024 | $517,050 | ||
| 2023 | $3,834.00 | $103,800 Land $9,100 Building $94,700 |
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 · 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 | 5 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 139 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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