New Castle County property record for 277 Thoroughfare Neck Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 283 acres (12,347,518 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Feb 1996) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (moderate risk) |
| APN | 15-013.00-001 |
| Primary APN | 15-013.00-001 |
|---|
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
|---|---|
| Lot Area | 12,347,518 sqft (283 acres) |
| Street Address | 277 THOROUGHFARE NECK RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | SHELL OIL CO |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 16904 |
277 Thoroughfare Neck Rd is owned by a company that bought it in February 1996.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 89 KINGS HWY, DOVER, DE 19901-7305 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2054 / 185 |
| 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 | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $36,849,800 Land $36,849,800 | |
| 2023 | Additional exemption filed | $294,100 Land $294,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 277 Thoroughfare Neck Rd in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 moderate risk |
|---|---|
| 500-Year Floodplain | Yes 0.2% annual chance |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 277 Thoroughfare Neck Rd is moderate, ranking above 40% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 40% of the US · above 83% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% 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.
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