5 Basalt St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5 Basalt St, Townsend, DE 19734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,795 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$430,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$1,298 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Aug 2023 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN14-007.40-113

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-007.40-113

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,795 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,795 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions200 ft deep x 119 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 BASALT ST
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-2013
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC21
Legal SubdivisionSTONEFIELD
Legal Lot Number110
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group4
Census Block4001
Census Tract16808

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of August 11, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 30, 2026Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
MORTGAGE CENTER LLC
Aug 8, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 5, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJul 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 30, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 1, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202658280
Prior Transfer DateMay 22, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000026684
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 30, 2026
Property Address5 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013
Document Number0000058280
Instrument DateJul 30, 2026
Instrument202658280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 11, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,085,750.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address5 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013

Mortgage

Document Number0000058284,
DateJul 30, 2026
Instrument202658284
Lender
NameMORTGAGE CENTER LLC
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Rate6.47%
Max Rate-1%

August 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 8, 2023
Property Address5 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013
Document Number0000052511
Map ReferenceMF 14362
Instrument DateJul 19, 2023
Instrument20230808-0052511
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 18, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Common
Address704 BLUEBILL CT, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-8933

June 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJun 5, 2018
Property Address5 BASALT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013
Document Number0000026684
Instrument DateMay 22, 2018
Instrument26684
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 20, 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
Address5 BASALT ST TOWNSEND DE 197342013, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2013

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$526,200 (+531.69%) Land $101,100 Building $425,100
2024$427,500
2023$1,298.00 Senior Citizen's exemption$83,300 (-) Land $8,700 Building $74,600
2022Senior Citizen's exemption$83,300 Land $8,700 Building $74,600

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 139 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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

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