New Castle County property record for 281 Old State Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,593 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 2.3 acres (100,188 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $165,886 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,726 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.00-049 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.00-049 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,593 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,593 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 100,188 sqft (2.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 393 ft deep x 232 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 OLD STATE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-007.00-049
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 614, ODESSA, DE 19730-0614 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 07, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 07, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 01, 1985 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201364737 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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 | $417,100 (+326.48%) Land $184,800 Building $232,300 | ||
| 2024 | $372,960 | ||
| 2023 | $2,726.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $97,800 (-) Land $19,000 Building $78,800 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $97,800 Land $19,000 Building $78,800 |
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 2% of the US · above 8% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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