New Castle County property record for 317 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,160 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,962 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2017 Mortgage Jul 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-003.00-103 |
| Primary APN | 25-003.00-103 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,771 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 317 HELEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
317 Helen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 317 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Jul 20, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROUNDPOINT MTG SVCNG |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 2, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 9, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202466194 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 7, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000066194 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 317 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000040255 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | CORELOGIC-SOLUTIONS EXPRESS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 317 HELEN DR TOWNSEND DE 197342406, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000040255 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40255 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2047 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 317 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000040376 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2017 |
| Title Company | CORELOGIC-SOLUTIONS EXPRESS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 317 HELEN DR TOWNSEND DE 197342406, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2406 |
| Document Number | 0000040376 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2017 |
| Instrument | 40376 |
| Name | ROUNDPOINT MTG SVCNG |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28217 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 7, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 317 Helen Dr was $3,962.
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 | $3,962.00 | $584,900 Land $109,900 Building $475,000 | |
| 2024 | $473,580 | ||
| 2023 | $3,509.00 | $113,200 Land $12,400 Building $100,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 317 Helen Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 6 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.
Wildfire risk around 317 Helen Dr is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 202 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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