New Castle County property record for 304 Gray St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,994 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2018 Loan Modification Mar 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-038 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-038 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 783 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 304 GRAY ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-7708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R2 |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-BEG ON SLY SIDE OF GRAY ST 28.93 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | - |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-001.00-038
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 545, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-0545 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 07, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage US BK |
| Mar 07, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201429636 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 304 GRAY ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000014415 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 GRAY ST TOWNSEND DE 197347708, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000014415 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 14415 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 304 GRAY ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000013150 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 07, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 02, 2018 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 304 GRAY ST TOWNSEND DE 197347708, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7708 |
| Document Number | 0000013150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2018 |
| Instrument | 13150 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 21, 2048 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,994.00 (+83.27%) | $294,400 (+738.75%) Land $61,500 Building $232,900 | |
| 2024 | $270,540 | ||
| 2023 | $1,088.00 | $35,100 Land $4,200 Building $30,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 243 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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