New Castle County property record for 507 Southerness Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,714 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $297,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,246 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-013.31-196 |
| Primary APN | 14-013.31-196 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,714 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,714 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-3803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | ODESSA NATIONAL SOUTHERNESS |
| Legal Lot Number | 119 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
507 Southerness Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| May 7, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 7, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 24, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201933694 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3803 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 1, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000032783 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 23, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230523-0032783 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 276 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Property Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000033694 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20010125-0005362 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190507-0033694 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 STREET RD # RDH104, 238, SOUTHAMPTON, PA 18966-3172 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 507 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3803 |
| Document Number | 0000033698 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190507-0033698 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 507 Southerness Dr was $3,246.
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 | $3,246.00 | $403,200 Land $82,200 Building $321,000 | |
| 2024 | $343,620 | ||
| 2023 | $3,018.00 | $81,700 Land $10,900 Building $70,800 |
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 507 Southerness 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 507 Southerness Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 164 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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