5879 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5879 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified August 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Square Footage2,240 sqft Living Area
Lot Size499,633 sqft (11.4 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$25,200 (1983)
Tax Bill$4,712.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN14-012.00-172

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,240 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,493 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1988
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1988
Architectural StyleCape Cod Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area499,633 sqft (11.4 acres)
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-9375
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionEPISCOPEL CHURCH SCHOOL FOUNDA
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2023
Census Tract16808

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-012.00-172

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9375
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 03, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage
FULTON BANK
Nov 30, 2023Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 01, 1983 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 01, 1983 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page122 / 73
Last Transfer DateMay 29, 2024
Transfer Doc0000039820
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

August 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 03, 2026
Property Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9375
Document Number0000058892
Instrument DateJul 29, 2026
Instrument202658892
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9375

Mortgage

Document Number0000058892,
DateAug 03, 2026
Instrument202658892
Lender
NameFULTON BANK
Agreement
TypeBuilding or Construction Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term370 Months
DueJun 01, 2057
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate6.38%
Initial TypeAdjustable Rate
AdjustableDocument includes a rider for adjustable-rate mortgage with a specific rate change date.
Max Rate-1%

November 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 30, 2023
Property Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9375
Document Number0000079772
Instrument DateNov 13, 2023
Instrument20231130-0079772
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 14, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship
Address5879 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9375

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,712.00 (+44.98%)$607,100 (+564.22%) Land $258,500 Building $348,600
2024$525,780
2023$3,250.00$91,400 (-) Land $20,500 Building $70,900
2022$91,400 Land $20,500 Building $70,900

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 3,448 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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