New Castle County property record for 246 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
| Square Footage | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 66,211 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $10,000 (1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,684.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-016.00-228 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,576 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,576 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 66,211 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 300 ft x 220 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Detached Garage |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Street Address | 246 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 | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-016.00-228
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 246 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| May 10, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 01, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 01, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 418 / 318 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 246 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 06, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE GROUP, ACCURATE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 246 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Document Number | 0000078857 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231127-0078857 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Nov 06, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 246 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9546 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY TITLE & ESCROW CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000022222 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180510-0022222 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Apr 11, 2043 |
| 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 May 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 | $2,684.00 (+6.13%) | $381,900 (+388.36%) Land $123,300 Building $258,600 | |
| 2024 | $473,940 | ||
| 2023 | $2,529.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $78,200 Land $10,500 Building $67,700 |
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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