Sold for $1,200,000
$1,200,000
421 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
2beds
1,775sqft
Farm
Built in 1940
40.35 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$676/sqft
$2,225 Estimated rent
Home value
Not available
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$2,225/mo
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What's special
Welcome to this equestrian private oasis horse farm, a beautiful and rare property nestled away in total privacy, that opens up as you travel along the dirt driveway. This former Standardbred Equestrian Training Farm is a beautiful property with high quality amenities in the popular area of Townsend, just minutes from Town of Middletown. This property is a GREAT LOCATION for those traveling to various horse race tracks between the Tri-State Area and Beyond, minutes from major roads and highways and various horse tracks within state or out of state. Located literally just off Rt 13 and near the Rt 1 highway, it is convenient for travel. Privacy is abundant on this farm, it truly opens to your private equestrian oasis with a total of 40.35 acres, Home with garage, 5 Pastures, Half-mile Track, Barn/Stable, Covered Arena, Run-in Shed with lien-to, Pond for horses, Detached Garage (work shop). **HOME: Although the farm is the primary feature, the family's Ranch Style Home, built in 1940, has been updated over the years, needs a new update; would also be great for tenant, on-site farm help, and/or build a new home. Enter the home into the living room with wood burning fireplace, opens to the kitchen, with double oven, cooktop on the island, double sink, abundance of cabinetry, dishwasher, side by side refrig and recessed lighting; an enclosed porch, located off the kitchen, with door to the wood deck; a laundry room area with sink; beds/baths; and direct access to the attached side-entry garage with person door to the back yard and a lien to. Back in the day there was a inground pool that has been filled in and a previously used exterior Change Room on the back side of the house. Another great feature is the Generac Generator (propane) used for the Home, Garage and Barn/Stable. Fuel Tanks included (above ground) for Oil, Propane, and Diesel. **PASTURES: 5 sprawling pastures. Electric High Tensile Fence, coated for horses (top of the line). Some fencing is solar. Benefits of High Tensile Fence: Strong, Clean, Minimal Maintenance, Safe Barrier, less risk to harm livestock (reduce injury and high vet bills), long life span for usage, easy to install and maintain. **TRACK: Half-Mile track with approx 9-acres interior. **POND: Horse pond with dock used for training, therapy and exercise. **BARN/STABLE: 70x110 (rebuilt 2010), Concrete block with Vinyl Siding, Concrete Flooring in the halls, 25 Stalls, 2 Wash Bays with Hot & Cold water, 2 Work Stalls, Tack Room, Office with heat and electric, Bathroom, Doors End-to-End, Full Loft, Automatic Fly Spray System and a Covered Canopy walk way to the Covered Arena. **CANOPY: a covered walk way to provide protection from the weather between Barn/Stable and the Arena. **ARENA BLDG: 70x72 Covered Open Arena, with vinyl siding, previously used with a training Exerciser. **RUN-IN SHED: 2-Stalls and a Lien-To. **DETACHED GARAGE: 30x40, 2-Car Door, 1-Opener, Person Door, Propane Heater, Concrete Floor. This property offers lot of possibilities... continue with the horse farm, horse training or riding lessons, expand to other livestock, build a larger home, add a pool, or more. With NO HOA and lots of land, it is a great place to store your Boat, RV, motor bike riding, storage trailers, etc. Just a little TLC needed to make this equestrian training farm back to life again. A great property to make it your own and make great memories for a new generation... country living with the convenience of the closeness to town, shopping, restaurants, medical care, veterinary care, and more . General Disclaimer: Home/Property Size and Tax Info provided by Public Records. Buyer to do due diligence on data. **INTERESTED IN SEEING THIS HOME? ALL Showing Appts (including entering the driveway and viewing property) Must Be Approved and escorted by Listing Agent or Seller. To tour this beautiful farm, contact the Listing Agent for an Appointment.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 06:34am
Listed by:
Lisa Johannsen 302-270-5082,
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Bought with:
Kyle Lounsbury, 0037556
EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2063704
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Crawl Space
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,775
- Total interior livable area: 1,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,775
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 29
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Private, Attached, Detached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 25
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Exterior features: Boat Storage, Lighting
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Electric,High Tensile
Lot
- Size: 40.35 Acres
- Features: Backs to Trees, Not In Development, Pond
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s)
- Parcel number: 14012.00104
- Zoning: S
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Negotiable
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Arena, Horses Allowed, Paddocks, Riding Ring, Stable(s)
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1940
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Townsend
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/13/2024 | Sold | $1,200,000-11.1%$676/sqft |
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| 11/26/2024 | Pending sale | $1,350,000$761/sqft |
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| 10/31/2024 | Contingent | $1,350,000$761/sqft |
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| 10/18/2024 | Price change | $1,350,000-8.8%$761/sqft |
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| 6/25/2024 | Listed for sale | $1,480,000$834/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $1,357,900 +1295.6% |
| 2024 | $2,381 +17.7% | $97,300 |
| 2023 | $2,023 -0.7% | $97,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NASpring Meadow Early Childhood CenterGrades: KDistance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Cantwell Bridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 2 mi
- 10/10Odessa High SchoolGrades: 9-11Distance: 1.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Appoquinimink
Source: Bright 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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