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
Zestimate® history
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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#: DENC2077552
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
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/2025 | Sold | $495,000$244/sqft |
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| 4/10/2025 | Pending sale | $495,000$244/sqft |
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| 3/31/2025 | Price change | $495,000-7.5%$244/sqft |
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| 3/14/2025 | Listed for sale | $535,000$264/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax 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
- NASpring Meadow Early Childhood CenterGrades: KDistance: 4.3 mi
- 6/10Cantwell Bridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.4 mi
- 10/10Odessa High SchoolGrades: 9-11Distance: 4.3 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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