New Castle County property record for 971 Dexter Corner Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 2,144 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 5.01 acres (218,236 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $202,500 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,194 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-019.00-158 |
| Primary APN | 14-019.00-158 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,144 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,144 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 218,236 sqft (5.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 632 ft deep x 559 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 971 DEXTER CORNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9241 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SR |
| Legal Subdivision | COUNTRYSIDE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 971 DEXTER CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9241 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200765157 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 2, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000065157 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $4,194.00 (+67.56%) | $540,400 (+667.61%) Land $179,200 Building $361,200 | |
| 2024 | $319,500 | ||
| 2023 | $2,503.00 | $70,400 Land $14,000 Building $56,400 |
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.
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.
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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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