New Castle County property record for 561 Walnut St, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,434 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Aug 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,109 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-048 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-048 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,434 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,237 sqft |
| Attic | Attic |
| Attic Area | 336 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 960 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 561 WALNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-7729 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-001.00-048
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 561 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7729 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200859205 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,109.00 (-75.29%) | $311,300 (+815.59%) Land $59,400 Building $251,900 | |
| 2024 | $183,330 | ||
| 2023 | $8,535.00 (+18.44%) | $34,000 (-) Land $3,700 Building $30,300 | |
| 2022 | $7,206.00 | $34,000 Land $3,700 Building $30,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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