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Sold for $495,000
  • $495,000

    451 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

    3beds
    2,025sqft
    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1989
    3.01 Acres Lot
    $513,900 Zestimate®
    $244/sqft
    $2,684 Estimated rent

    Home value

    $513,900

    $463,000 - $576,000

    $2,684/mo

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    What's special

    Welcome to this beautiful custom built Nanticoke Ranch Style 3-bed, 2-bath home, well maintained, upgraded, and situated in 3 acres nestled among 130 trees (approx), planted by the seller, that offers an abundance of privacy and beautiful greenery. You will also enjoy the privacy across the street which is over 420+ acres owned by State of DE Dept of Natural Resources (not houses or a development). Great Home and Great Location, within minutes to major highways, Town of Middletown/Odessa/Townsend and Smyrna, while enjoying the relaxation of rural living. With NO HOA, and all this land, very large oversized driveway, and detached garage, you have lots of room for ATV, Camper, Boat, Trucks, Cars and more. Several rooms have been recently repainted. Flooring includes tile, wood and carpet. Kitchen updated with Granite counter with marble backsplash. Update hall bath offers mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tile on walls, cast iron tub and updated sink, lighting and shelves. The formal living room was used as an office and craft room and offers a beautiful view from the front of the home, located off the front door. The back of the home is open between the Kitchen and Family Room, with the Dining Room adjacent to the kitchen and the main floor Laundry Room, with laundry sink and shelving, located off the Garage and Kitchen. The attached garage is very spacious, oversized, with large wood shelving (great for storage), a separate person door next to the primary garage automobile door. The detached garage (pole barn) is heated and great for a work shop, exercise fitness room, hobbies, storage, hosting a party, etc. The large backyard has a small fenced area off the kitchen for the seller's small dogs with a doggie door. Seller also has a wild flower garden and raised boxes for the vegetable garden. There are property marker pins in the Front and Backyard. Home has a Crawl Space. Seller had the Septic Cleaned, Inspected, and Certified. Tax information provided by New Castle County Parcel Search Public Website. Assessment info noted with this listing is based on county recent reassessment, which is expected to be effective July 1, 2025. Buyer to do their own due diligence on verification of information provided. Quick Settlement is possible.

    Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago

    Listing updated: May 08, 2025 at 07:49am

    Listed by:

    Lisa Johannsen 302-270-5082,

    Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

    Bought with:

    Marc Pollak, RS348012

    Empower Real Estate, LLC

    Bob Gerkin, RS374460

    KW Empower

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2077552MLS Logo

    Facts & features

    Interior

    Bedrooms & bathrooms
    • Bedrooms: 3
    • Bathrooms: 2
    • Full bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bathrooms: 2
    • Main level bedrooms: 3
    Basement
    • Area: 0
    Heating
    • Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric
    Cooling
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
    Appliances
    • Included: Electric Water Heater
    • Laundry: Main Level
    Features
    • Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Eat-in Kitchen, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
    • Flooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
    • Basement: Crawl Space
    • Has fireplace: No
    Interior area
    • Total structure area: 2,025
    • Total interior livable area: 2,025 sqft
    • Finished area above ground: 2,025
    • Finished area below ground: 0

    Property

    Parking
    • Total spaces: 4
    • Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Attached, Detached, Driveway
    • Attached garage spaces: 4
    • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
    Accessibility
    • Accessibility features: None
    Features
    • Levels: One
    • Stories: 1
    • Exterior features: Boat Storage, Flood Lights
    • Pool features: None
    • Has view: Yes
    • View description: Trees/Woods
    Lot
    • Size: 3.01 Acres
    Details
    • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
    • Parcel number: 15011.00042
    • Zoning: NC40
    • Special conditions: Standard

    Construction

    Type & style
    • Home type: SingleFamily
    • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
    • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
    Materials
    • Vinyl Siding
    • Foundation: Block
    Condition
    • New construction: No
    • Year built: 1989

    Utilities & green energy

    • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
    • 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

    DateEventPrice
    5/8/2025Sold$495,000$244/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2077552 Report a problem
    4/10/2025Pending sale$495,000$244/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2077552 Report a problem
    3/31/2025Price change$495,000-7.5%$244/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2077552 Report a problem
    3/14/2025Listed for sale$535,000$264/sqft
    Source: Bright MLS #DENC2077552 Report a problem

    Public tax history

    YearProperty taxesTax assessment
    2025-- $550,200 +606.3%
    2024$3,260 +17.7%$77,900
    2023$2,770 -0.7%$77,900

    Find assessor info on the county website

    Neighborhood: 19734

    Nearby schools

    GreatSchools rating
    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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