New Castle County property record for 553 Ginn St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,128 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $268,437 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,166 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-223 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-223 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,128 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 944 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 553 GINN ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-3031 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R1A |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND VILLAGE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 54 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3017 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 GINN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3031 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201611299 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 553 GINN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055840 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220526-0055840 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 553 GINN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3031 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008727 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210121-0008727 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 553 GINN ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3031 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4542 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 541 GINN ST TOWNSEND DE 197343031, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3031 |
| Document Number | 0000004542 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 4542 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SVG FUND SOCIETYFSB |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,166.00 (+17%) | $467,300 (+435.28%) Land $107,300 Building $360,000 | |
| 2024 | $413,640 | ||
| 2023 | $2,706.00 | $87,300 Land $12,000 Building $75,300 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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 | 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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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