New Castle County property record for 301 Watchgate Way, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,018 sqft · built 2015 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $1,466,000 (Apr 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,944 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Second Mortgage Mar 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-013.31-045 |
| Primary APN | 14-013.31-045 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,018 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,600 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2015 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2015 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Description | L1 THRU 36 |
| Legal Subdivision | ODESSA NATIONAL WATCHGATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage FREEDOM CU |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 16, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 13, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200447976 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000095392 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000043334 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230703-0043334 |
| Name | FREEDOM CU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WARRINGTON, PA 18976 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 363 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000034108 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220325-0034108 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Mar 13, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000095392 |
| Map Reference | MF 20010125-0005362 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210816-0095392 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 301 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000095396 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210816-0095396 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,944.00 (+3.15%) | $573,500 (+371.63%) Land $92,100 Building $481,400 | |
| 2024 | $512,280 | ||
| 2023 | $2,854.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $121,600 Land $15,800 Building $105,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
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 | 2 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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 258 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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