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639 Commerce St, Townsend, DE 19734 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 639 Commerce St, Townsend, DE 19734

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 1,374 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$27,500 (Dec 2013)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2017 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN25-004.00-011

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN25-004.00-011

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,374 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area821 sqft
AtticAttic
Attic Area568 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 50 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address639 COMMERCE ST
CityTOWNSEND
StateDE
Zip19734-7717
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code25R2
Legal DescriptionBEG AT STAKE IN EASTERN CURB LINE OF COMMERCE ST 50.00 FT FROM COR OF LANDS
Legal SubdivisionTOWNSEND
Legal Lot Number-
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3039
Census Tract16806

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Townsend Historic District
listed 1986 · 223 contributing resources · NRIS 86001029

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

639 Commerce St is held in a trust since December 2013.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address350 STRAWBERRY LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9641
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 16, 2013 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 13, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number201377610
Prior Transfer DateApr 22, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0000022510
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJun 15, 2017
Property Address639 COMMERCE ST, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-7717
Document Number0000029719
Instrument DateJun 5, 2017
Instrument29719
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 22, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLiving Trust
Address350 STRAWBERRY LN MIDDLETOWN DE 197099641, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9641

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityTownsend Town
Unified School DistrictAppoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$239,300 Land $59,400 Building $179,900
2024$137,430
2023$28,000 Land $3,700 Building $24,300

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 639 Commerce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 639 Commerce St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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