New Castle County property record for 404 Townsend St, Wilmington, DE 19801
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,108 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.03 acres (1,307 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $105,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $893 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 26-051.30-080 |
| Primary APN | 26-051.30-080 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,108 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 554 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1890 |
| Architectural Style | Row Home |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Flat |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 1,307 sqft (0.03 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 13 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 404 TOWNSEND ST |
|---|---|
| City | WILMINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19801-5318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 26R-3 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON ELY SIDE OF TOWNSEND ST AT DIS OF 54 FT SLY FROM SLY SIDE OF AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | WILMINGTON |
| Legal Block | 1251 |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | WILMINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 1902 |
404 Townsend St is owned by a company that bought it in September 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 145 RIVERDALE LN, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3820 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage ARTISANS BANK |
| Mar 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 8, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202564062 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 24, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 404 TOWNSEND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5318 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 424 WALTHAM DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000000363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230103-0000363 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 404 TOWNSEND ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-5318 |
| Document Number | 0000025820 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210304-0025820 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 424 WALTHAM DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2182 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Wilmington City |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $122,600 (+896.75%) Land $30,500 Building $92,100 | ||
| 2024 | $893.00 (+133.16%) | $12,300 (-) Land $1,800 Building $10,500 | $58,230 |
| 2023 | $383.00 (-58.91%) | $12,300 (-) Land $1,800 Building $10,500 | |
| 2022 | $932.00 | $12,300 Land $1,800 Building $10,500 |
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 404 Townsend St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 8.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 125 individual policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 309 units insured incl. 184 condo units |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 17 (1979–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 17 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2025 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
The area around 404 Townsend St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | WILMINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 107,976 people · EPA ID DE0000663 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2023 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Treatment report not submitted Oct 2017 |
| 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 400 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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