421 South St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 421 South St, Townsend, DE 19734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,198 sqft · built 2007
Lot Size0.32 acres (13,939 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$449,977 (Apr 2007)
Tax Bill$4,294 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2018 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-008.00-087

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-008.00-087

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths4.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures19 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area4,198 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,841 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2007
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2007
Architectural StyleColonial
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area13,939 sqft (0.32 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces3 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address421 SOUTH ST
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-3018
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code25R1A
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSEND VILLAGE II
Legal Lot Number134
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract16806

Owner

421 South St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since December 2018.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address421 SOUTH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3018
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 27, 2007 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 27, 2007 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 14, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number200738246
Last Transfer DateDec 5, 2018
Transfer Doc0000068114
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateDec 11, 2018
Property Address421 SOUTH ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3018
Document Number0000068114
Instrument DateDec 5, 2018
Instrument68114
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 24, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address421 SOUTH ST TOWNSEND DE 197343018, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3018

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 421 South St was $4,294.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityTownsend Town
Unified School DistrictAppoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,294.00$707,600 Land $109,900 Building $597,700
2024$585,360
2023$4,110.00$148,700 Land $12,200 Building $136,500

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 421 South St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 421 South St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 49 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Breezeline
Cable
1,000 / 50
Verizon
Fiber
980 / 880

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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