New Castle County property record for 20 Shale St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,086 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Jul 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $4,119 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.40-149 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.40-149 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,086 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,774 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 | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20 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 | 150 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4003 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
20 Shale St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2011.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SHALE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2020 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 6, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 19, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201133233 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Shale St was $4,119.
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 | $4,119.00 | $573,800 Land $102,000 Building $471,800 | |
| 2024 | $484,020 | ||
| 2023 | $4,096.00 | $110,900 Land $8,700 Building $102,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Shale St 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 20 Shale St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% 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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