New Castle County property record for 40 Spring Creek Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $259,267 (Jan 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $3,964 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Transfer Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.20-146 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.20-146 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,048 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 82 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 40 SPRING CREEK DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9053 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING CREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
40 Spring Creek Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 SPRING CREEK DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9053 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Feb 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20041607 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 6, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000119000 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 40 SPRING CREEK DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9053 |
| Document Number | 0000003831 |
| Map Reference | MF 13772 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260115-0003831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 SPRING CREEK DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 40 SPRING CREEK DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9053 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000018227 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210211-0018227 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 177 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2035 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 40 Spring Creek Dr was $3,964, up 1.9% from the year before.
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 | $3,964.00 (+1.9%) | $491,100 (+446.27%) Land $106,700 Building $384,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,890.00 (+16.61%) | $89,900 (-) Land $8,400 Building $81,500 | $447,120 |
| 2023 | $3,336.00 | $89,900 Land $8,400 Building $81,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 40 Spring Creek 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 40 Spring Creek 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 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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