New Castle County property record for 281 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 5.79 acres (252,212 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $22,000 (Jan 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $2,075 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-011.00-076 |
| Primary APN | 15-011.00-076 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 650 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 252,212 sqft (5.79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 896 ft deep x 301 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 281 DEER RUN RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9159 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | SAGAR SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 16904 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 DEER RUN RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9159 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 493 / 27 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 281 DEER RUN RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9159 |
| Document Number | 0000027998 |
| Map Reference | MF 6360 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230502-0027998 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 281 DEER RUN RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9159 |
| Document Number | 0000028002 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230502-0028002 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,075.00 (+20.71%) | $427,700 (+539.31%) Land $203,600 Building $224,100 | |
| 2024 | $368,190 | ||
| 2023 | $1,719.00 | $66,900 Land $15,000 Building $51,900 |
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 | 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.
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 | 0.07% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 18 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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