Private airport, equestrian estate, hunting club, sprawling country retreat. Bring your vision to life on this one of a kind property tucked away in a quiet, rural setting surrounded by both horse and agriculture farms, and Blackbird State Forest. A mix of open pasture, woods and wetlands with abundant wildlife, there is plenty of room to roam and explore nature. The property includes a grass landing strip and airplane hangar with electric service that could be converted into a lodge, barn or storage for farm equipment or a classic car collection. Endless possibilities! Less than a 30-minute drive to Smyrna, Middletown and Dover. Also included is an Alamo tractor. Link Trainer in hangar is not included with the property. Zoning Certification pending. Development is restricted. Minor subdivision possible according to New Castle County. Buyer responsible for determining feasibility. Zoned Suburban Reserve.
Vacant landProperty Type
58.68 acresLot Size
$13,760Price/Acres
Listed by Janice Malmberg• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
•302-241-0899 (broker)
•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)
Bought with Janice Malmberg• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
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Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
58.68 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
3,264
Year built
1990
Style
Vacant Land
County
New Castle County
APN
1402400015
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
SR
Suburban Reserve District
This district is intended to be served with sewer and water in the future and rezoned to Suburban (S) when the sewer construction is imminent. The district is also designed to permit limited development that does not foreclose ultimate sewering of the area. The preservation of large amounts of open space and agricultural land is encouraged in this district and such land may be used for spray irrigation as permitted by this Chapter.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Exterior
Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Improvement Assessed Value: $49,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Flood Plain, Irregular, Level, No Thru Street, Not In Development, Open, Partly Wooded, Road Frontage, Rural, Stream/Creek, Subdivision Possible
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Current Use: Agriculture
Possible Use: Agriculture, Livestock, Investment, Residential
Farm Information
Farm Land Preservation: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $102,700
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,374
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020
Utilities
Utilities Information
Sewer Septic: No Septic System, No Sewer System
Water Source: Well Required
Location
School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Morris Rd.
Directions: Follow DE-1 S and US-13 to Rd 471 Blackbird Forest Rd. , to Harvey Straughn Rd to Saw Mill Rd.
Location Type: Rural
Road Responsibility: State
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 3,264
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 58.68 acres
Style: Vacant Land
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1402400015
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Clayton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.3mi
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Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.4mi
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2/10 Fire Factor
Minor risk of being in a wildfire over next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 hot days expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$768,000 – $929,000
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