562 Walnut St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 562 Walnut St, Townsend, DE 19734

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 1,043 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$39,001 (Jul 2018)
Tax Bill	$1,807 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2026 Line of Credit Oct 2020 Mortgage + 3 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`25-001.00-020`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`25-001.00-020`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,043 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	652 sqft
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Plaster

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1900
Effective Year Built	Effective 2005
Architectural Style	Old Style
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	141 ft deep x 50 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Garage Area	300 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	562 WALNUT ST
City	TOWNSEND
State	DE
Zip	19734-7730
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	25R2
Legal Description	BEG AT STONE IN CURB LINE OF WLY SIDE OF WALNUT ST THENCE WITH WLY SIDE WALNUT ST N 19 1/2 DEG W 50 FTY TO STAKE
Legal Subdivision	TOWNSEND
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	16806

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Townsend Historic District listed 1986 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 86001029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 30, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Oct 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK
Mar 22, 2019	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK
Jul 23, 2018	Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
Jan 3, 2018	Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 23, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jan 3, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	201836867
Prior Transfer Date	Dec 14, 2017
Prior Transfer Doc	0000000548
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 12, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007781
Date	Jan 30, 2026
Instrument	20260130-0007781

Lender

Name	WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000094856
Date	Oct 26, 2020
Instrument	20201026-0094856

Lender

Name	MERIDIAN BANK
Type	Bank
Address	BLUE BELL, PA 19422

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2050

March 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 22, 2019
Property Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Document Number	0000020727
Instrument Date	Mar 20, 2019
Instrument	20190322-0020727
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020730
Date	Mar 22, 2019
Instrument	20190322-0020730

Lender

Name	MERIDIAN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2049

July 2018: Special Warranty Deed, Construction Loan

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Jul 23, 2018
Property Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Document Number	0000036867
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2018
Instrument	20180723-0036867
Transaction Type	Construction Loan
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	920 OLD WILMINGTON RD, HOCKESSIN, DE 19707-9564
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000036868
Date	Jul 23, 2018
Instrument	20180723-0036868

Lender

Name	SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Construction Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	12 Months
Due	Jul 12, 2019

January 2018: Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure

Document Type	Trustee's Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Jan 3, 2018
Property Address	562 WALNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7730
Document Number	0000000548
Instrument Date	Dec 11, 2017
Instrument	548
Transaction Type	Foreclosure
Record Updated	Jan 9, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$60.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Notice of Foreclosure Sale

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	8950 CYPRESS WATERS BLVD COPPELL TX 750194620, COPPELL, TX 75019-4620

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Municipality	Townsend Town
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,807.00 (+117.71%)	$266,800 (+895.52%) Land $59,400 Building $207,400
2024			$92,700
2023	$830.00	$26,800 Land $3,500 Building $23,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Xfinity.

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