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$162,535$234 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026

651 COMMERCE ST

TOWNSEND, DE 19734
2
Beds
0
Baths
696 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.
0.16 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1930
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$163K
$145K low$181K high

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,151 (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.$186,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$59,400
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$126,600
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$8,500
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$143,820

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.46
10
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
21
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.
78
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.6 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.6%

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyNEW CASTLE
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.16
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Space
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

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 · 0.3 mi
M
Everett Meredith Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.8 mi
H
Odessa High School
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 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%

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How this home compares

651 Commerce St 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 least valuable homes in Townsend 19734
  • Among the smallest homes in Townsend 19734
  • Has a smaller lot than 82% of homes in Townsend 19734
  • Older than 96% of homes in Townsend 19734

What homes are worth in Townsend 19734

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$231K$889K

This home is worth less than almost all homes in Townsend 19734.

How it measures up in Townsend 19734

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

Estimated value$162,535
CheaperTypical $491,846Pricier

Cheaper than almost all homes nearby

Price per ft²$234
CheaperTypical $220Pricier

Pricier than 60% of homes nearby

Living area696 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,225 ft²Bigger

Smaller than almost all homes nearby

Lot size0.16 ac
SmallerTypical 0.38 acBigger

Bigger than 18% of homes nearby

Year built1930
OlderTypical 2005Newer

Newer than 4% of homes nearby

How 651 Commerce St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeTownsend 19734New Castle County
Estimated valuepricier than$162,535almost no homes6% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$23460% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than696 ft²almost no homesalmost no homes
Lot sizebigger than0.16 ac18% of homes41% of homes
Year builtnewer than19304% of homes12% of homes

About 651 Commerce St

How much is 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE is $162,535 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $144,545 to $180,525. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE last sell?

651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE last sold on Sep 24, 1996, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE?

651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE has 2 bedrooms, 696 square feet of living space and a 0.16-acre lot.

When was 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE built?

651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE was built in 1930, making it 96 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE?

651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE is assigned to Townsend Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Everett Meredith Middle School (middle), rated B; Odessa High School (high). All sit in Appoquinimink School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE compare to other homes in Townsend 19734?

Among the 5,455 homes in Townsend 19734, it is worth more than almost none of them ($162,535 against a typical $491,846), its price per square foot is higher than 60% of them ($234 against a typical $220), it is bigger than almost none of them (696 ft² against a typical 2,225 ft²), its lot is bigger than 18% of them (0.16 ac against a typical 0.38 ac) and it is newer than 4% of them (1930 against a typical 2005). Measured against all of New Castle County, it is worth more than 6% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE?

The 2025 property tax bill for 651 Commerce St, Townsend, DE was $1,151. The county assessed it at $186,000.

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