New Castle County property record for 681 Southerness Dr, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 1,854 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $288,165 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,871 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-013.31-147 |
| Primary APN | 14-013.31-147 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,854 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,854 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 681 SOUTHERNESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | ODESSA NATIONAL SOUTHERNESS |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16808 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-013.31-147
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 681 SOUTHERNESS DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-3807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 09, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 09, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 20, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200861394 |
| 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 |
| 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 | $2,871.00 (+4.67%) | $453,500 (+379.39%) Land $82,200 Building $371,300 | |
| 2024 | $395,460 | ||
| 2023 | $2,743.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $94,600 Land $10,900 Building $83,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030168081, refreshed September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 164 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II | Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon | Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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