Looking for charm and character? This farmhouse is all of that and so so much more. The original main part of the house is rock solid, spacious and comfortable and has been added on to including an additional family room area and a sunroom. This home also has a new well, updated kitchen, newer windows, and newer carpets and a new side porch area. Several outbuildings/barns complete this working 15 acre farm. For your summer enjoyment check out the inground pool! Fields are currently leased to a local farmer, future crops may survive a sale of the farm. Home has already had a complete Home Inspection including WDI, Radon and Septic Certification, and a new Well certified and tagged- all this complete for the buyers convenience and peace of mind. Detailed receipts and reports on hand showing pride of ownership and superior care and maintenance over the years. Contact listing agent for plot plan and reports.
Single-familyProperty Type
1908Year Built
15.31 acresLot Size
$258Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lisa Marie• RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
•302-378-8700 (broker)
Listed by Tiny Reamer• RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
•302-378-8700 (broker)
Bought with Melody Davis• RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
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Zoning
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County
New Castle County
APN
1401900188M0001
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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.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Dirt Floor
Exterior
Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $71,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter, Brick/Mortar, Slab
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Other Structures: Shed, 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building
Exterior Information
Exterior Lighting
Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground
Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 1693X1434
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,000
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,522
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $80,900
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $1,800
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service, 200+ Amp Service
Oil, Hot Water, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
Elementary School: TOWNSEND
Middle Or Junior School: EVERETT MEREDITH
High School: MIDDLETOWN
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
Location Information
Cross Street: BLKBRD STATION
Directions: Rt13 to W on Blackbird Forest Rd to R on Blackbird Station Rd to L on DexterCorner Rd. Farm on L. Ratledge Rd to Grears Corner Rd. to Blkbrd Station.
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Style: Other
Year Built: —
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County: New Castle County
APN: 1401900188M0001
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Public K • Assigned • 2.7mi
Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.2mi
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Odessa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$619,000 – $749,000
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