New Castle County property record for 343 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,726 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,069 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Jul 2019 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-172 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-172 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,505 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 343 HELEN DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-2407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
343 Helen Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in July 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jul 11, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Feb 23, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
| May 31, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | 201953037 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000063705 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210601-0063705 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Document Number | 0000053037 |
| Map Reference | DOC 200609150088782 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190711-0053037 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $9,208.63 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Document Number | 0000053040 |
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| Date | Jul 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190711-0053040 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Property Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8966 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5169 W WOODMILL DR WILMINGTON DE 198084067, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-4067 |
| Document Number | 0000008966 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8966 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 DELAWARE AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1490 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 343 HELEN DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2407 |
| Document Number | 0000036006 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | HELEN DR |
| Document Number | 0000036006 |
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| Date | Jul 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 36006 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 24 Months |
| Due | Jul 17, 2019 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 343 Helen Dr was $4,069.
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 | $4,069.00 | $600,600 Land $104,900 Building $495,700 | |
| 2024 | $457,200 | ||
| 2023 | $3,072.00 | $99,100 Land $11,800 Building $87,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 343 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 343 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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