New Castle County property record for 385 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
| Square Footage | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 46,174 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (1997) |
| Tax Bill | $3,452.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-020.00-094 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,109 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1850 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1850 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 46,174 sqft (1.06 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 187 ft x 246 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
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| Street Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9549 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RATLEDGE SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3042 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-020.00-094
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST HOME BANK |
| Sep 05, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 29, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2240 / 226 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Number | 0000035268 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220330-0035268 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Property Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Number | 0000099369 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210824-0099369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 01, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Number | 0000099373 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210824-0099373 |
| Name | FIRST HOME BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000045130 |
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| Date | Sep 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180905-0045130 |
| Name | THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Aug 08, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Number | 0000016534 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband And Wife |
| Address | 385 RATLEDGE RD TOWNSEND DE 197349549, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9549 |
| Document Number | 0000016534 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 16534 |
| Name | BANK OF KANSAS CITY |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | TULSA, OK 74153 |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 03, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,452.00 (+121.71%) | $444,800 (+915.53%) Land $116,000 Building $328,800 | |
| 2024 | $181,800 | ||
| 2023 | $1,557.00 | $43,800 Land $10,100 Building $33,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,704 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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