New Castle County property record for 516 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,154 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 1.35 acres (58,806 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $500 (Jul 1975) |
| Tax Bill | $1,987 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-012.00-135 |
| Primary APN | 14-012.00-135 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,154 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gambrel |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 58,806 sqft (1.35 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 805 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 516 BLACKBIRD LANDING RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9138 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | GRAVENOR SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 8B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
516 Blackbird Landing Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 1975.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 516 BLACKBIRD LANDING RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9138 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1975 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 90 / 545 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 516 BLACKBIRD LANDING RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9138 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 516 BLACKBIRD LANDING RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9138 |
| Document Number | 0000057258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220602-0057258 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 516 Blackbird Landing Rd was $1,987 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,987.00 | $493,400 Land $144,600 Building $348,800 | |
| 2024 | $452,970 | ||
| 2023 | $1,911.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $99,800 (-) Land $10,400 Building $89,400 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $99,800 Land $10,400 Building $89,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 516 Blackbird Landing Rd 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 516 Blackbird Landing Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 13 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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