New Castle County property record for 300 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $189,000 (Dec 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,126 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-002.00-003 |
| Primary APN | 25-002.00-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,056 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 450 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 300 MAIN ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R2 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT AT INTERSECTION OF SLY SIDE OF MAIN ST AT 30 FT FROM ITS CENTERLINE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | - |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3040 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Townsend Historic District listed 1986 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 86001029 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
300 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2013.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 300 MAIN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20131206-0076241 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 3, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000039417 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 300 Main St was $2,126.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,126.00 | $313,800 Land $59,400 Building $254,400 | |
| 2024 | $295,200 | ||
| 2023 | $979.00 | $31,600 Land $3,500 Building $28,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 300 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 300 Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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