New Castle County property record for 5956 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,492 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $949 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-016.01-002 |
| Primary APN | 14-016.01-002 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,492 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,492 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 290 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5956 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9372 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | GINNS CORNER SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3028 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-016.01-002
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5956 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9372 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 11, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202589232 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Property Address | 5956 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9372 |
| Document Number | 0000089232 |
| Map Reference | DD F VOL 46 PG 525 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 01, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251211-0089232 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 5956 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9372 |
| Document Number | 0000089236 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251211-0089236 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000089237 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251211-0089237 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $347,100 (+570.08%) Land $66,900 Building $280,200 | ||
| 2024 | Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,800 (-) Land $10,100 Building $41,700 | $285,300 |
| 2023 | $949.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,800 (-) Land $10,100 Building $41,700 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $51,800 Land $10,100 Building $41,700 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,571 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 123 locations within about half a mile of this property
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|---|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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