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  • $387,400

    256 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

    3beds
    1,275sqft
    SingleFamily
    Built in 1960
    1.65 Acres Lot
    $387,400 Zestimate®
    $304/sqft
    $2,172 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $387,400

    $356,000 - $418,000

    $2,172/mo

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    What's special

    Premium & non-development 1.65 acre lot backing to approximately 800 acres of State Wildlife area. A sportsman dream with only bow hunting on the large adjacent parcel. A great place to go mountain biking, hiking or bird watching. This spacious 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath Ranch has updated 50 year metal roof which can withstand 125 MPH winds. The Seller has added stone on the exterior for an appealing look. The front entry has a beautiful Flagstone front porch. There is a detached 2-car garage with modern carriage doors. The garage floor has 4 inch fiberglass re-inforced concrete flooring. There is a large separate area for a workshop and storage. Once inside the home, you'll notice the nature hardwood flooring, freshly painted ceilings and walls & open floor plan. The kitchen has granite counter tops, tiled back splash, 5 burner Kitchen Aid gas stove & stainless steel appliances. Spacious eat in area to enjoy a cozy meal with friends. Dining room is full sized and leads to the family room. The family room has a brick wood fireplace with blower. The main level bathroom has updated tiled flooring, new tub, glass doors, vanity and toilet. All of the bedrooms are ample size with spacious closets. The full unfinished basement has bilco doors for easy access. Great Appoquinimink School District is a plus. Seller is retiring internationally and all contents are available for sale. Available for immediate occupancy.

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    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 1
    • Full bathrooms: 1
    Heating
    • Forced air, Heat pump
    Cooling
    • Central
    Appliances
    • Included: Range / Oven
    Features
    • CeilngFan(s), Replacement Windows
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood
    • Basement: Partially finished
    • Has fireplace: Yes
    Interior area
    • Total interior livable area: 1,275 sqft

    Property

    Parking
    • Parking features: Garage - Detached
    Features
    • Exterior features: Stone, Vinyl
    Lot
    • Size: 1.65 Acres
    Details
    • Parcel number: 1501100003

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    Materials
    • Foundation: Crawl/Raised
    • Roof: Metal
    Condition
    • Average+
    • Year built: 1960

    Community & neighborhood

    Location
    • Region: Townsend

    Other

    Other facts
    • CurrentFinancing: Conventional, VA, FHA 203(b), USDA
    • LocaleListingStatus: ACTIVE
    • Ownership: Fee Simple
    • SewerSeptic: OnSiteSeptic
    • State: DE
    • Water: Well
    • BedroomMaster1Level: Main
    • DiningKitchen: EatInKitchen
    • GarageSpaces: 2-CarGarage
    • GarageType: GarDoorOpner, Oversizedgar
    • InteriorFeatures: CeilngFan(s), Replacement Windows
    • Kitchen1Level: Main
    • LivingRoomLevel: Main
    • PoolType: NoPool
    • PropertyCondition: Average+
    • RoomList: Living Room, Bedroom-Master, Bedroom-Second, Bedroom-Third, Kitchen, Laundry Room
    • StoryList: Main
    • MainEntrance: Living Room
    • BedroomSecond1Level: Main
    • BedroomThird1Level: Main
    • Design: 1-Story
    • ElectricService: CircBreakers
    • ExteriorFeatures: Fencing
    • Styles: Rancher
    • LaundryType: BsmtLaundry
    • LotDescription: RearYard, Trees/Wooded
    • Parking: Drvwy/Off Str
    • InteriorSquareFeetSource: Assessor
    • Foundation: Block/BrickF
    • CookingFuel: PropCooking
    • HotWater: PropaneHtWtr
    • Appliances: Energy Efficient Appliances
    • LaundryRoomLevel: Basement
    • Ownership: Fee Simple

    Price history

    DateEventPrice
    7/12/2017Sold$250,000-7.4%$196/sqft
    Source: Agent Provided Report a problem
    5/19/2017Price change$269,995-2.9%$212/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin #6961190 Report a problem
    4/23/2017Price change$278,000-2.5%$218/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin #6961190 Report a problem
    4/11/2017Listed for sale$285,000$224/sqft
    Source: RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin #6961190 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $410,300 +559.6%
    2024$2,603 +17.7%$62,200
    2023$2,212 -0.7%$62,200

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19734

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    Schools provided by the listing agent
    • Elementary: Old State
    • Middle: Meredith
    • High: Middletown
    • District: Appoquinimink

    Source: The MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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