New Castle County property record for 562 Chestnut St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1 ba · 640 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $189,600 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,961 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-056 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-056 |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 640 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 562 CHESTNUT ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9412 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of September 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 562 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| May 21, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202669569 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064777 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 562 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412 |
| Document Number | 0000069569 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLUTI |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $478,740.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 562 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412 |
| Document Number | 0000069572, |
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| Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669572 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 562 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412 |
| Document Number | 0000036866 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026.36866 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $727,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 195 AMALFI DR, CLAYTON, DE 19938-4237 |
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 | $1,961.00 (+138.56%) | $288,000 (+999.24%) Land $59,400 Building $228,600 | |
| 2024 | $140,940 | ||
| 2023 | $822.00 | $26,200 Land $3,400 Building $22,800 |
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.
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 | 6 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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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