New Castle County property record for 635 Commerce St, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
| Square Footage | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $1,561.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 25-004.00-013 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,016 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 785 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Plaster Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 216 ft x 50 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 635 COMMERCE ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-7717 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG ON E SIDE OF COMMERCE ST LOCATED S 28 DEG 45 MINUTES 00 SECONDS E 314.M1 FT FROM INTERSECTION OF LATTOMUS AVE AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNSEND |
| Legal Lot Number | - |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3039 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-004.00-013
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 635 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 11, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 25, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
| Jun 05, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment DEPT OF CMNTY SVCS OF NEW CASTLE CN |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 05, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 05, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 26, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201826704 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 635 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050291 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220511-0050291 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 635 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Document Number | 0000034627 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 24, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 635 COMMERCE ST TOWNSEND DE 197347717, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Document Number | 0000034627 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 34627 |
| Name | MISCELLANEOUS GOVT AGCY |
|---|---|
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 05, 2018 |
| Property Address | 635 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Document Number | 0000026704 |
| Instrument Date | May 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180605-0026704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 635 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717 |
| Document Number | 0000026706 |
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| Date | Jun 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180605-0026706 |
| Name | DEPT OF CMNTY SVCS OF NEW CASTLE CN |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Type | Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Townsend Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,561.00 (+81.3%) | $230,500 (+729.14%) Land $59,400 Building $171,100 | |
| 2024 | $184,860 | ||
| 2023 | $861.00 | $27,800 Land $3,900 Building $23,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 6,250 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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