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Off market oct 2022 for $495K

$562,322

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,662/mo

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2,350

sq ft

173 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

This cape cod is a true gem! Conveniently located just minutes from shopping and dining in Middletown, but situated on a 1 acre lot with no HOA. Also quick access to RT 1 and 13. This 4 bedroom, 3 bath home boasts a long driveway that leads to a fully fenced in backyard. Shed is being sold as is. This property, inside and out, is perfect for entertaining. The lot already has mature trees that offer great shade as well as a small vegetable garden (corn, bay leaves, dill, okra and beans)! The curb appeal on this home includes a pavered sidewalk that leads to the newly finished front porch and landscaping throughout. Inside, you will find a semi open floor plan with the living room leading into the kitchen and the kitchen open to the dining area. Currently decorated with farmhouse charm, the kitchen has a large farmhouse sink, stainless steel appliances, large island, backsplash, and two toned cabinets. The first floor has solid floors throughout with exception to one bedroom with carpet. In the large primary bedroom also on the first floor, there are plenty of windows for natural light, a shiplap accent wall and just around the corner is the master bathroom of your dreams! Tour this home today and see for yourself. Dual vanity sinks, upgraded mirrors and lighting, upgraded closet system, and a tiled tub/shower combo with built in seat and more shiplap tied in. Some rooms in the home have been freshly painted. The basement has endless possibilites, with the majority of it unfinshed and some walls already with drywall. .. perfect for storage! On the second floor, there are two large bedrooms each with a dormer window, a true cape cod feature, as well as a full bathroom. One of the best features in this bathroom is the light up faucet! This home will be turn key and ready for it's new owners! New HVAC installed 9/20!

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$239Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

10 spacesParking

Listed by Ivy Sia • Welcome Home Realty

•302-724-4310 (broker)

•john@liveinde.com (broker)

Bought with Alan Mazzetti • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville

•302-429-4500 (broker)

•jfuentes@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2030354

Redfin Estimate

$562,322

$67K since sold in October 2022$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 3.4% higher than the average sale price ($544K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 10, 2026
$530,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths2,300 sq ft
27 E Minglewood Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$578,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,675 sq ft
116 E Minglewood Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$534,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
705 Pinewood Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD OCT 7, 2026
$610,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths2,925 sq ft
34 W Minglewood Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$659,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
18 Haggis Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUL 31, 2019
$353,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,578 sq ft
32 W Minglewood Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

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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

97.7%

0.7% MoM

Median sale price

$461K

$1K MoM

Avg. days on market

59d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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Sale history for 173 Wiggins Mill Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2030354

Oct 31, 2022

Sold

$495,000

$211/sq ft

Sep 23, 2022

Contingent

—

Sep 17, 2022

Price Changed

$499,900

$213/sq ft

Sep 9, 2022

Price Changed

$510,000

$217/sq ft

Aug 25, 2022

Listed

$520,000

$221/sq ft

Public Records

May 25, 2012

Sold

$249,900

$106/sq ft

TREND #5890931

Dec 30, 2011

Sold

$249,900

$106/sq ft

May 20, 2011

Listed

$249,000

$106/sq ft

+11

BRIGHT MLS #1004399266

Dec 30, 2011

Sold

$249,900

$106/sq ft

Aug 23, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 20, 2011

Listed

$249,000

$106/sq ft

+11

BRIGHT MLS #1009216316

May 5, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2011

Listed

$285,000

$121/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009216260

Feb 27, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Feb 27, 2011

Listed

$275,000

$117/sq ft

Public Records

May 26, 2000

Sold

$162,000

$69/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,933 (+29.4%)

$178,000 + $288,900

$466,900

2024

$3,038 (+17.7%)

$178,000 + $288,900

$466,900

2023

$2,582 (−0.7%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2022

$2,600 (+1.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2021

$2,569 (+1.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2020

$2,539 (+8.0%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2019

$2,351 (+3.9%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2018

$2,263 (+4.4%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2017

$2,167 (+9.4%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2016

$1,980 (+2.9%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2015

$1,925 (+0.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2014

$1,921 (+0.7%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2013

$1,908 (+6.0%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2012

$1,800

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

Tax history for 173 Wiggins Mill Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,933 (+29.4%)

$178,000 + $288,900

$466,900

2024

$3,038 (+17.7%)

$178,000 + $288,900

$466,900

2023

$2,582 (−0.7%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2022

$2,600 (+1.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2021

$2,569 (+1.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2020

$2,539 (+8.0%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2019

$2,351 (+3.9%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2018

$2,263 (+4.4%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2017

$2,167 (+9.4%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2016

$1,980 (+2.9%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2015

$1,925 (+0.2%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2014

$1,921 (+0.7%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2013

$1,908 (+6.0%)

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

2012

$1,800

$10,000 + $62,600

$72,600

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

1.5

Lot width

140 ft.

Lot depth

311 ft.

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,350

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1401100067

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 10
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $62,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level
Lot Size Dimensions: 140.00 x 311.10
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $599
School Tax: $2,002
Tax Assessed Value: $72,600
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,600

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Propane
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
Cross Street: ST ANNES CHURC
Directions: Turn unto Green Giant Rd from Summit Bridge Rd, right at Wiggnins Mills Rd, home is on the right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401100067

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Townsend Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 2.6mi

Meredith (Everett) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

Middletown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi

9/10

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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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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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$535,000 – $647,000

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Home values near 173 Wiggins Mill Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
115 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2100 Sq. Ft.	$580,253
129 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2526 Sq. Ft.	$588,856
181 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2725 Sq. Ft.	$659,609
157 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3050 Sq. Ft.	$790,924
335 Braemar St, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3675 Sq. Ft.	$703,757
245 East Crail Ct, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4575 Sq. Ft.	$699,255
339 Braemar St, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2952 Sq. Ft.	$713,623

Address	Redfin Estimate
119 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2650 Sq. Ft.	$746,071
137 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$610,260
189 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2875 Sq. Ft.	$695,274
143 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$684,961
343 Braemar St, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$725,656
341 Braemar St, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3650 Sq. Ft.	$734,440
254 East Crail Ct, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4400 Sq. Ft.	$800,216

Address	Redfin Estimate
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165 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$626,951
149 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$549,604
155 Wiggins Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$708,532
247 East Crail Ct, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5812 Sq. Ft.	$811,722
337 Braemar St, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3750 Sq. Ft.	$707,717
252 East Crail Ct, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 4050 Sq. Ft.	$726,286

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