New Castle County property record for 4098 Willey Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 5,525 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 11.2 acres (488,308 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $680,000 (Apr 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,815 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2018 Sale & Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-016.00-298 |
| Primary APN | 14-016.00-298 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 5,525 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,813 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 488,308 sqft (11.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 623 ft deep x 278 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 4098 WILLEY DR |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9418 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLEY SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
4098 Willey Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4098 WILLEY DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9418 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 1995 |
| Deed Document Number | 201817649 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 15, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000118792 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 4098 WILLEY DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9418 |
| Document Number | 0000017649 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17649 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 27, 2018 |
| Title Company | KIRSH TITLE SERVICES, KIRSH TITLE SVCS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $27,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 4098 WILLEY DR TOWNSEND DE 197349418, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9418 |
| Document Number | 17650 |
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| Date | Apr 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 17650 |
| Name | CHRISTOPHER H & SARAH A G WILLEY |
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| Address | 12855 SCOTTS LN, GALENA, MD 21635-1418 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2038 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 4098 Willey Dr was $6,815.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,815.00 | $1,047,400 Land $278,400 Building $769,000 |
| 2023 | $7,015.00 (-0.72%) | $207,300 (-) Land $21,000 Building $186,300 |
| 2022 | $7,066.00 | $207,300 Land $21,000 Building $186,300 |
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 4098 Willey 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 | 3 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 4098 Willey Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 29 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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