OFF MARKET

Off market aug 2008 for $407K

$633,253

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,056/mo

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2 ba

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2,100

sq ft

1699 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

This home is situated on 17 acres for this great price. Its a premium property for horse owners, hunters or anyone who just looking for some peace and quiet. The interior has ceramic tile floors in the kitchen and bathrooms and hardwood floors in the living and Fam. rooms. All contracts/offers are subject to Indymacs Bank approval and any offers or counter offers by Indymac Bank are not binding unless the entire agreement is ratified by all parties. Property is in need of repairs and being sold as-is. Corporate listing. Inspections are for informational purposes only. Contracts will not be renegotiated once addendums are signed. Seller has never been in nor lived in property. Cash offers require proof of funds.

Single-familyProperty Type

1984Year Built

17.1 acresLot Size

$302Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Don Ash • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

•302-477-3900 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

Bought with Don Ash • RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington

•302-477-3900 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1005824430

Redfin Estimate

$633,253

$226K since sold in August 2008$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 36.3% higher than the average sale price ($465K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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C
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SOLD SEP 10, 2026
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D
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$520,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,525 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
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F
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1602 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

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Market trends in 19734, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

98.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$465K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

0 days MoM

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Sale history for 1699 Harvey Straughn Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #1005824430

Aug 25, 2008

Sold

$407,500

$194/sq ft

Jul 23, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 12, 2008

Listed

$434,000

$207/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC352818

Mar 8, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Nov 7, 2006

Listed

$534,900

$255/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC343708

Jul 26, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Apr 17, 2006

Listed

$625,000

$298/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC358126

Apr 18, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Nov 11, 2005

Listed

$625,000

$298/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 9, 1997

Sold

$161,000

$77/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC302244

Sep 11, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jul 31, 1996

Listed

$161,000

$77/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1988

Sold

$159,835

$76/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,274 (−7.6%)

$385,600 + $348,500

$734,100

2024

$2,460 (−8.5%)

$385,600 + $348,500

$734,100

2023

$2,689 (−0.5%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2022

$2,703 (+1.2%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2021

$2,670 (+10.9%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2020

$2,408 (−0.4%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2019

$2,419 (+2.2%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2018

$2,367 (+2.7%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2017

$2,305 (−1.1%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2016

$2,331 (−0.3%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2015

$2,338 (+5.4%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2014

$2,218 (+9.3%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2013

$2,029 (+3.9%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2012

$1,953

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

Tax history for 1699 Harvey Straughn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,274 (−7.6%)

$385,600 + $348,500

$734,100

2024

$2,460 (−8.5%)

$385,600 + $348,500

$734,100

2023

$2,689 (−0.5%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2022

$2,703 (+1.2%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2021

$2,670 (+10.9%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2020

$2,408 (−0.4%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2019

$2,419 (+2.2%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2018

$2,367 (+2.7%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2017

$2,305 (−1.1%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2016

$2,331 (−0.3%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2015

$2,338 (+5.4%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2014

$2,218 (+9.3%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2013

$2,029 (+3.9%)

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

2012

$1,953

$23,500 + $81,100

$104,600

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

17.1 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,100

Year built

1984

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1502000027

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

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
Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $64,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 1X1
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $23,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,100
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $88,300
Tax Year: 2007
Tax Annual Amount: $1,549

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

Location Information
Cross Street: VANDYKE GREENS
Directions: From Smyrna-West on Vandyke Greenspring Rd. Left on Harvey Straughn. Propery on the left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,100
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 17.1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1502000027

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clayton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 4.7mi

4/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi

7/10

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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 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, 1 days in 30 years

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Townsend, DE • 19734

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$602,000 – $729,000

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Home values near 1699 Harvey Straughn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1690 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$534,241
1726 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$630,418
1651 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$648,939
1670 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$316,263
194 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$662,220
145 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$201,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
1648 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2425 Sq. Ft.	$505,986
1679 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$489,914
1695 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$728,269
1727 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,079,579
188 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$395,758
145 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$692,200

Address	Redfin Estimate
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1641 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$602,750
1676 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2725 Sq. Ft.	$408,047
128 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$476,455
235 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$614,665
167 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$666,307

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