New Castle County property record for 315 Watchgate Way, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,492 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $419,900 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $5,278 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-013.31-052 |
| Primary APN | 14-013.31-052 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,695 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 315 WATCHGATE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2878 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | ODESSA NATIONAL WATCHGATE |
| Legal Lot Number | 7 |
| 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 | 315 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 11, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201834980 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 315 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000025287 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200330-0025287 |
| Name | GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BROOKFIELD, WI 53005 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Property Address | 315 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000034980 |
| Map Reference | DOC200101250005362 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180711-0034980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 GROVE MANSION WAY, 116, BEAR, DE 19701-1435 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 315 WATCHGATE WAY, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2878 |
| Document Number | 0000034981 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180711-0034981 |
| Name | GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
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 | $5,278.00 (+4.23%) | $655,600 (+378.19%) Land $93,000 Building $562,600 | |
| 2024 | $543,690 | ||
| 2023 | $5,064.00 | $137,100 Land $15,900 Building $121,200 |
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.
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 | 0.02% 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: 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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