New Castle County property record for 242 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
| Square Footage | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 181,645 sqft (4.17 acres) |
| Garage | Detached, 672 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $13,000 (1984) |
| Primary APN | 14-016.00-229 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,568 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 181,645 sqft (4.17 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 771 ft x 250 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Electric Heating Fuel |
| Street Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9546 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARTER SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3,3A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-016.00-229
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2022 | Correction Deed |
| Jul 11, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 01, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 01, 1984 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 182 / 177 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000091609 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Document Number | 0000091609 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220920-0091609 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, 242, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Property Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Document Number | 0000070135 |
| Map Reference | MF 7229 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220711-0070135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, 242, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 242 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000043709 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190611-0043709 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $528,800 (+531.78%) Land $165,700 Building $363,100 | ||
| 2024 | $473,850 | ||
| 2023 | $2,476.00 | $83,700 (-) Land $13,200 Building $70,500 | |
| 2022 | $83,700 Land $13,200 Building $70,500 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 37% of the US · above 80% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,448 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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