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568 Chestnut St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 568 Chestnut St, Townsend, DE 19734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.41 acres (17,860 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Tax Bill$1,797 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Second Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-001.00-002

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-001.00-002

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,344 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area17,860 sqft (0.41 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 120 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHot Water
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address568 CHESTNUT ST
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-9412
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code25R
Legal DescriptionLEGAL-L38 39
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSEND
Legal Lot Number38-39
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group1
Census Block1020
Census Tract16806

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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address568 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 20, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
TD BANK NA
Nov 14, 2017Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 14, 2017
Deed SaleNov 14, 2017
Prior SaleOct 18, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201759591
Prior Transfer DateSep 29, 2016
Prior Transfer Doc0000053323
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address568 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000062976
DateSep 20, 2023
Instrument20230920-0062976
Lender
NameTD BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueAug 30, 2053

November 2017: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 14, 2017
Property Address568 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412
Document Number0000059591
Instrument DateAug 30, 2017
Instrument20171114-0059591
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022
Title CompanyETITLE AGENCY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address568 CHESTNUT ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9412

Mortgage

Document Number0000059592
DateNov 14, 2017
Instrument20171114-0059592
Lender
NameNEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityTownsend Town
Unified School DistrictAppoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,797.00 (+60.88%)$263,800 (+638.94%) Land $63,700 Building $200,100
2024$206,280
2023$1,117.00$35,700 Land $5,400 Building $30,300

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 243 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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