New Castle County property record for 565 Railroad Ave, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,480 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-001.00-016 |
| Primary APN | 25-001.00-016 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 88 ft deep x 270 ft wide |
| Street Address | 565 RAILROAD AVE |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | 25C |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
565 Railroad Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in December 1995.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 664 CHURCHMANS RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19850 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 1995 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2021 / 349 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 565 Railroad Ave was $2,480.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,480.00 | $189,700 Land $129,000 Building $60,700 |
| 2023 | $417.00 | $13,400 Land $7,400 Building $6,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 565 Railroad Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 565 Railroad Ave 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 | 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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