New Castle County property record for 626 Commerce St, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,700 sqft · built 1910 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $165,000 (Jun 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,401 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-003.00-030 |
| Primary APN | 25-003.00-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,700 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 992 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1910 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 626 COMMERCE ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 25R2 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT SITUATE ON WLY SIDE OF COMMERCE ST & DIS FROM INTERSECTION OF CENTERLINE OF COMMERCE ST WITH CENTERLINE OF LATTOMUS LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 192, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-0192 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201424064 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 626 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | EAGLE TITLE AGENCY LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000068793 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210611-0068793 |
| Name | FINANCIAL FREEDOM MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
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 | $1,401.00 (+209.96%) | $280,700 (+1,018.33%) Land $59,400 Building $221,300 | |
| 2024 | $272,970 | ||
| 2023 | $452.00 | $25,100 Land $3,900 Building $21,200 |
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.
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.
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 | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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