New Castle County property record for 344 Chestnut Ln, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 3,244 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 2.53 acres (110,207 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $190,000 (Jun 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $4,055 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.00-040 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.00-040 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,244 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,244 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Tile |
| Lot Area | 110,207 sqft (2.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 256 ft deep x 256 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 344 CHESTNUT LN |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9707 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5008 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 344 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9707 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1988 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 710 / 138 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $721,700 (+463.39%) Land $188,500 Building $533,200 | ||
| 2024 | $541,890 | ||
| 2023 | $4,055.00 | $128,100 Land $20,200 Building $107,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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