New Castle County property record for 989 Grears Corner Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Colonial |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
| Square Footage | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $316,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $779.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 14-019.00-130 |
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| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
|---|---|
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,900 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 775 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding Exterior |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 55,321 sqft (1.27 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 232 ft x 200 ft Depth x Width |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Street Address | 989 GREARS CORNER RD |
|---|---|
| City | TOWNSEND |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19734-9622 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG AT IRON PIPE SET IN NELY RIGHT-OF-WAY LIMIT OF COUNTY RD 459 50 FT WIDE & SAID POINT OF BEG DISTANT S 41 DEG 51 MIN 48 SEC E 532.13 FT |
| Legal Subdivision | SHOCKLEY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 16805 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 14-019.00-130
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 989 GREARS CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9622 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202472090 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 07, 2017 |
| Property Address | 989 GREARS CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9622 |
| Document Number | 0000039922 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170807-0039922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 989 GREARS CORNER RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9622 |
| Document Number | 0000039923 |
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| Date | Aug 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170807-0039923 |
| Name | WEI MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $779.00 (-64.13%) | $429,800 (+603.44%) Land $119,300 Building $310,500 | |
| 2024 | $343,800 | ||
| 2023 | $2,172.00 | $61,100 Land $9,200 Building $51,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 3,448 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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