New Castle County property record for 617 Taylor St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-003.00-015 |
| Primary APN | 25-003.00-015 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 980 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 720 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 617 TAYLOR ST |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-7721 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | - |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
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 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
617 Taylor St is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2012.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 249 MONEY RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9337 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 13, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | May 13, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012153590 |
| Deed Book / Page | 48 / 338 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 617 Taylor St was $2,232.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,232.00 | $329,500 Land $59,400 Building $270,100 | |
| 2024 | $296,820 | ||
| 2023 | $579.00 | $18,700 Land $3,500 Building $15,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 617 Taylor St 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 617 Taylor St is low, with a 0.01% 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 | 0.01% 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.
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 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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