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Listed By:
Lisa A Johannsen with Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown - 3022855100;
Sold By:
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Address
307 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE
Price
$ 380,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#DENC2108126
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status CLOSED
  • CountyNEW CASTLE
  • CityTownsend
  • AreaSouth Of The Canal
  • Zip19734
  • StyleRanch/Rambler
  • Year Built1965
  • Taxes$ 2415
  • Price$ 380,000
  • Bedrooms3
  • Full Bathrooms1
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1738
  • Lot Size2.07 Acres
Data Source:
Bright MLS
Property Description

FYI... Pro Pics, with aerial view, to be posted on Friday. Welcome to this Country-Cozy Full Brick Ranch Style home peacefully nestled on 2.07 acres, surrounded by trees, offering 4 BedRms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Screened Porch, a 3-Bay Detached Garage, a 4-Bay Detached Garage with Lean-To and Loft, spacious front and back yard, and a beautiful property with LOTS of Privacy and Tranquility. Just minutes to Middletown or Smyrna, shopping, medical, park, post office, etc., and located in Appoquinimink School District. This property offers a uniqueness unlike others in the area. Many locals (and not so local) had their furniture Upholstered and Refinished in the custom built detached Garage, which has 4-Garage Bays (used as a Workshop, Spray Painting, Wood Furniture Stripping, Lawn Mower, a Large Office, and Lean-To with a Loft on the back. The 3-Bay Garage was used for Antique vehicles, Auto's, and Storage. This Original Owner has taken great care of the property inside and out, and is the epitome of country cozy with wood flooring throughout (except kitchen and bath are vinyl), family room with brick wood burning fireplace barn wood mantle and a wide plank wood featured wall, crown and chair rail molding throughout. The Generac Home Generator comes in handy if/when electric is out. The Living Room is welcoming and spacious and offers a beautiful front yard view. Large Basement with high ceiling, hosts the Laundry W&D and Laundry Sink, Oil Tank, Bilco Door, Thermo Pride Furnace, and components from the previous Wood Stove, Well Tank, and offers an abundance of space for storage or opportunity to finish and create additional living space (rec room, theatre, home office, craft room, etc). The home is situated nicely on the lot, with beautiful mature trees, offering generous size front yard, with a picturesque set-back from the road, and a spacious backyard perfect for play or gatherings, and could allow flexibility for future addition/expansion. An adorable Garden Shed is also in the backyard. No HOA. The oversized stone driveway offers LOTS of Parking Space (perfect for entertaining) and great if you want to store a Boat, RV, Truck, Trailer, etc. SOME NEW HIGHLIGHTS: Thermo Pride Furnace Heater 2020, Oil Tank 2022 or 2023, New Well (96ft) 2021 and Well Pump 2021, Water Softener 2021, Sump Pump 2021, Kitchen Refrig 2025, Washer & Dryer, Stove 2017, Sink Faucet 2024, Vinyl Floor 2023, Cordless BlindsToGo 2023, Dehumidifier 2023, Ceiling Fans, Bath Reno with low threshold shower 2008, Shutters 2006. Home/Property Size and Tax info provided by NCC Public Records. Seller converted attached garage into BedRm and Family Rm (estimated 136 sqft) which is included in this listing home sqft estimated to be 1,738 (may differ from county record). List Price reflects property age, condition, size. Prefer to sell As-Is. Information provided is presumed accurate; Buyer to do their own Due Diligence. DO NOT Enter the Property (driveway, yard, etc) without an Approved Appt (No Approval is Trespassing). Call agent ASAP for a showing appt. Make this home Your Home. See for yourself, this is a rare chance to own a great property offering multiple detached garages (7 bays and Lean To), Privacy, 2 Acres with large usable front and back yard, No HOA, in a rural country setting with convenience of minutes away from town, shopping, etc.

Price History

General Features

Cooling None
Structure Type Detached
Lot Size Square Feet 90169.00
Lot Size Units Square Feet
City TOWNSEND
Accessibility None
Security Features Security System
Patio/Porch Features Porch(es),Screened
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 218.64
New Construction No
Appliances Dryer,Exhaust Fan,Oven/Range - Gas,Refrigerator,Washer,Water Conditioner - Owned,Water Heater
Virtual Tour https://vt-idx.psre.com/NH06538
Year Built 1965
Tax Assessed Value 286600.0
Living Area 1738
Zoning NC21
Architectural Style Ranch/Rambler
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N No
County NEW CASTLE
Total SQFT 1738
Other Structures Above Grade,Below Grade
Close Price 380000.00
HOA No
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Property Type Residential
Senior Community Y/N No
Subdivision Name NONE AVAILABLE
Sewer Cess Pool
Tax Year 2025
Electric Circuit Breakers,Generator
Buyer Financing Conventional
Standard Status Closed
Building Name NONE AVAILABLE
Status CLOSED
Roof Shingle
Vacation Rental Y/N No
Exclusions Personal Property
Possession Negotiable
Tax Annual Amount 2415.0
Full Baths 1
Heating Forced Air
Construction Materials Block,Brick
Cool Fuel None
Garage Y/N Yes
Year Built Source Estimated
Levels 1
Living Area Units Square Feet
Directions Rt 71 South (Summit Bridge Rd) turn Right on Ratledge Road. Home is on the Right Side.
Land Lease Y/N No
MLS Area South Of The Canal (30907)
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Water Access Y/N No
Garage Spaces 7.00
Ownership Fee Simple
School District APPOQUINIMINK

Interior Features

Total Fireplaces 1
Above Grade Finished Area 1738
Fireplace Features Brick,Wood
Hot Water Electric
Fireplace Y/N Yes
Basement (Y/N) Yes
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Bedrooms 3
Heating Y/N Yes
Total Baths 1
Basement Full,Outside Entrance,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Unfinished
Central Air Y/N No
Interior Amenities Bathroom - Stall Shower,Ceiling Fan(s),Chair Railings,Crown Moldings,Water Treat System,Window Treatments,Wood Floors
Above Grade Finished Area Source Estimated
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Laundry Type Basement
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Heating Fuel Oil
LivingAreaSource Estimated
Flooring Vinyl,Wood
Below Grade Finished Area Source Estimated

Exterior Features

Exterior Amenities Boat Storage,Outbuilding(s)
# of Detached Garage Spaces 7
Water Oriented Y/N No
Total Parking Spaces 7
Lot Features Backs to Trees,Not In Development,Private
Foundation Details Block
Pool No Pool
Lot Size Acres 2.07
Lot Size Source Estimated
ModificationTimestamp 2026-09-11T14:01:45
Inclusions Wall Safe in Basement
Navigable Water Y/N No
Fencing Decorative,Split Rail
Garage Features Additional Storage Area,Covered Parking,Garage - Front Entry,Garage - Rear Entry,Garage - Side Entry,Garage Door Opener,Oversized
Water View Y/N No
Days on Market 3
Water Source Well
Waterfront Y/N No
Type of Parking Detached Garage,Driveway

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 19734

Price
AVG $770K
$380K
Taxes
AVG $4,277
$2,415
Year Built
AVG 2005
1965

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