Out in the country, past the city limit sign, oh there's a Colonial by the Maryland State Line. The crickets start chirping every night when the sun goes down. We've got bedrooms, garages, 7 acres and more. Where all the nature lovers go, oh it's Caldwell Corner!! Oh heel toe, do si do. .. come on buy this house you're gonna love it!! Fishing pails, riding trails, call your agent right now so they can show it. Get down, go to town, come around, and see this property. * * Welcome to your new oasis located in rural Townsend within minutes to the Maryland State Line and backing to the Sassafras River. This property is more than you can imagine and holds a magic of its own. As you pull up to the long private drive, you will notice an impressive front porch with 2 story columns just waiting for you to sit and sip some tea and relax. Main house has 6 bedrooms, 4 full baths, large spacious rooms throughout and iconic details remain. Full finished basement with fireplace, a half bath, kitchenette and garage access is great for entertaining large parties. Family room has a fireplace and walk out to the deck. Main level bedroom and bath adjoining. 3 bay garage has interior access and a separate office perfect for a home based business. Above the garage you will find a 2 bedroom 1 bath apartment complete with its own kitchen and laundry with private access. Further down the lane, you will find a cozy cottage with 1 bedroom, bath and kitchen with its own laundry and storage shed. There are 2 mobiles on the property that could potentially be lived in. Massive 40x80 pole barn with 4 overhead doors, electric and water. You can fit pretty much any toy you have in here!! RVs, boats, 4-wheelers, trucks and more. Perfect for an enthusiast, collector or hauler. Large private pond is ideal for fishing and just sitting for a spell with the sunset. Main house has a newer septic. This property needs TLC and someone to bring it back to its full potential. Don't hesitate and lose out on this one of a kind homestead. Being sold As-Is and seller is motivated. All offers will be considered. Please contact an agent for further information.
Single-familyProperty Type
1976Year Built
7 acresLot Size
$161Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
11 spacesParking
Listed by Shawna Kirlin• The Moving Experience Delaware Inc
•302-241-0899 (broker)
•marie@themovingexperiencede.com (broker)
Bought with Shawna Kirlin• 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
4
Baths
2.5
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
4,300
Year built
1976
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1401800028
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 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
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 8
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 11
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 11
Gravel Driveway, Lighted Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 5
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 4
Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Door Features: Double Entry, French, Sliding Glass
Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Street Lights, Other
Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Has Water View
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $14,400
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 4,300
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $1,508
School Tax: $4,276
Tax Assessed Value: $182,500
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $5,784
Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2018
Lease Information
Lease Considered: No
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Window Unit(s)
Forced Air, Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
School District Source: Listing Agent
Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: From the corner of Pine Tree & Summit Bridge Roads, head west on Main Street passing the Firehouse on your right, property is approximately 3.5 miles on the l
Location Type: Rural
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Pond
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 4,300
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 7 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401800028
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Public K • Assigned • 3.5mi
Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
7/10
Odessa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
10/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° 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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Historical weather
Townsend, DE • 19734
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.2 hrs
4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$659,000 – $798,000
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