New Castle County property record for 505 Chestnut Ln, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 2.24 acres (97,574 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,543 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-007.00-051 |
| Primary APN | 14-007.00-051 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,100 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 97,574 sqft (2.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 308 ft deep x 290 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Description | LEGAL-SHERIFFS DEED |
| Legal Subdivision | CHESTNUT HILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5005 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 19, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FULTON BANK NA |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FULTON BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 12, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 4, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201640411 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9019 |
| Document Number | 0000067668 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250919-0067668 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9019 |
| Document Number | 0000093508 |
| Map Reference | MF 2579 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201022-0093508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 505 CHESTNUT LN, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9019 |
| Document Number | 0000093512 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201022-0093512 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
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 | $3,543.00 (-0.76%) | $456,500 (+354.68%) Land $183,800 Building $272,700 | |
| 2024 | $426,870 | ||
| 2023 | $3,570.00 | $100,400 Land $18,700 Building $81,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 79 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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