New Castle County property record for 636 Commerce St, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,206 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $739 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 25-003.00-034 |
| Primary APN | 25-003.00-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,206 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 786 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 103 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 636 COMMERCE ST |
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| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-7716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BAILEY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 25-003.00-034
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 425 BOYDS CORNER RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9547 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 03, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2012816-0045879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 02, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000000675 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $232,800 (+874.06%) Land $59,400 Building $173,400 | ||
| 2024 | $259,560 | ||
| 2023 | $739.00 (+0.68%) | $23,900 (-) Land $4,000 Building $19,900 | |
| 2022 | $734.00 | $23,900 Land $4,000 Building $19,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
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| 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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