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Last sold for $250,000 on Sep 22, 2003

294 RATLEDGE RD

TOWNSEND, DE 19734
1
Beds
1
Baths
576 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
11.14 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2004
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
3
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$250,000 · Sep 22, 2003

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$2,703 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$418,700 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$61,800

Climate Risk

Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.64
97
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
24
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
74
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
77
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
49
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.90 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.51%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Miscellaneous (Residential)
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Garage Apartment
CountyNew Castle
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.11.14
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Townsend Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades 1–5 · 1.4 mi
H
Odessa High SchoolA+
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.6 mi
M
Cantwells Bridge Middle SchoolB+
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.6 mi

District: Appoquinimink School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 19734These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.25
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.53

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.96%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.20%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.3.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,156
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.225 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$125,981
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$147,823
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.70%

Ownership

OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Owner occupied
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No

Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.

How this home compares

294 Ratledge Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Among the smallest homes in Townsend 19734
  • Among the largest lots in New Castle County
  • Newer than 88% of homes in New Castle County

How it measures up in Townsend 19734

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Townsend 19734.

Living area576 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,250 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size11.14 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 93% of homes nearby

Year built2004
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 294 Ratledge Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTownsend 19734New Castle County
Living areabigger than576 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than11.14 ac93% of homesalmost all homes
Year builtnewer than200448% of homes88% of homes

About 294 Ratledge Rd

When did 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE last sell?

294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE last sold on Sep 22, 2003 for $250,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE?

294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 576 square feet of living space and a 11.14-acre lot.

When was 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE built?

294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE was built in 2004, making it 22 years old. It is a garage apartment home. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE?

294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE is assigned to Townsend Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Odessa High School (high), rated A+; Cantwells Bridge Middle School (middle), rated B+. All sit in Appoquinimink School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE compare to other homes in Townsend 19734?

Among the 5,402 homes in Townsend 19734, it is bigger than almost none of them (576 ft² against a typical 2,250 ft²), its lot is bigger than 93% of them (11.14 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (2004 against a typical 2006). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 294 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE was $2,703. The county assessed it at $418,700.

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