New Castle County property record for 656 Blackbird Station Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 770 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $147,500 (Sep 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,608 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-020.00-005 |
| Primary APN | 14-020.00-005 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 770 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 770 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 656 BLACKBIRD STATION RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9302 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
656 Blackbird Station Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2016.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 656 BLACKBIRD STATION RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9302 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 19, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201647256 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 656 Blackbird Station Rd was $1,608.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,608.00 | $207,200 Land $77,800 Building $129,400 | |
| 2024 | $211,860 | ||
| 2023 | $896.00 | $25,200 Land $4,300 Building $20,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 656 Blackbird Station Rd 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 656 Blackbird Station Rd is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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