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Off market aug 2021 for $421K

$614,912

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,886/mo

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2,350

sq ft

1823 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

It is a perfect mixture of private, country-like living. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is situated on 12.30 acre of land and a Brand New Septic System. This desirable property has so many possibilities! there is the possibility to subdivide/sell a lot or build a dream house. You have Plenty of room for recreational activities! Have your horses, chickens, etc. There is an Oversized shop 3 car garage with electric, Plenty of storage and a shop area for those inclined to use it as such, A Tractor Shed, Hay Shed, Chicken House, and a structure that was the former Horse Stalls in the rear of the building. This property presents a special opportunity for buyers looking for a large country home for themselves and plenty of room for all their dreams and family fun. Yes this home needs some cosmetic updating. But with a little bit of TLC, this home could shine once again! The Septic System Was Just Replaced in 2021. Situated in New Castle County and the Smyrna School District, this 2350 sq ft home is surrounded by a lot of beautiful countryside. As you enter the house through the side door which was the former 2 car attached garage and is now the Most Used Great Room with a wood-burning stove, a set of steps leads to your kitchen and dining room, the family room also has a fireplace. Upstairs is a large master bedroom suite, complete with a large walk-in closet. At the opposite end of the hall are 2 other bedrooms and a Full Bathroom. The basement is the full footprint of the house with a 3rd fireplace and it is partially finished. Outside there is a large Deck. With having Comcast internet recently installed to the property you can work from home in a Private country setting but be close to all your favorite amenities. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, and major highways. Schedule your showing and make this your forever home!

Single-familyProperty Type

1979Year Built

12.3 acresLot Size

$262Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 car garageParking

Listed by Michael J. Blaisdell • RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown

•302-378-8700 (broker)

Bought with Reid White • RE/MAX Point Realty

•302-426-2211 (broker)

•tom@ricciorealestate.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC528902

Redfin Estimate

$614,912

$193K since sold in August 2021$15K since October

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This home's estimate is 11.8% higher than the average sale price ($550K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$775,000
A
3 beds2 baths2,180 sq ft
288 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$510,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,575 sq ft
310 Ebenezer Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 10, 2026
$570,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,375 sq ft
403 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$399,900
D
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
409 Blackbird Station Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD OCT 27, 2026
$600,000
E
4 beds2 baths1,475 sq ft
310 Dogtown Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$445,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,225 sq ft
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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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8 MoM

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Sale history for 1823 Harvey Straughn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,809 (+48.2%)

$308,800 + $458,800

$767,600

2024

$1,895 (−24.7%)

$308,800 + $458,800

$767,600

2023

$2,517 (−0.5%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2022

$2,529 (+37.5%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2021

$1,839 (+15.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2020

$1,595 (−0.7%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2019

$1,607 (+2.1%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2018

$1,574 (−18.6%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2017

$1,933 (−11.4%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2016

$2,182 (−0.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2015

$2,189 (+5.4%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2014

$2,076 (+9.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2013

$1,899 (+3.9%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2012

$1,828

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

Tax history for 1823 Harvey Straughn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,809 (+48.2%)

$308,800 + $458,800

$767,600

2024

$1,895 (−24.7%)

$308,800 + $458,800

$767,600

2023

$2,517 (−0.5%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2022

$2,529 (+37.5%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2021

$1,839 (+15.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2020

$1,595 (−0.7%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2019

$1,607 (+2.1%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2018

$1,574 (−18.6%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2017

$1,933 (−11.4%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2016

$2,182 (−0.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2015

$2,189 (+5.4%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2014

$2,076 (+9.3%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2013

$1,899 (+3.9%)

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

2012

$1,828

$19,600 + $78,300

$97,900

*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

234 ft.

Lot depth

1 ft.

Lot size

535,788

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,350

Year built

1979

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1502000063

Parking Spaces

Basement

Yes

Accessible

HOA Dues

—

Garage

Yes

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025.

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: 3
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
Detached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3

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

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Basement Finished Percent: 50.00

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Horse: Yes
Horse Amenities: Horses Allowed, Stable(s)
Improvement Assessed Value: $78,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Hay Barn, Machine Shed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Open, Partly Wooded, Rural, Stream/Creek
Lot Size Dimensions: 233.80 x 1725.80
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $19,600

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: $793
School Tax: $1,461
Tax Assessed Value: $97,900
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $2,254

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Baseboard - Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Coming South on Vandyke Greenspring Rd turn right onto Harvey Straughn Rd. Come down Harvey Straughn Rd about 2 miles and the driveway and house are on the Left-hand side.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: —
Parking Spaces: 3
Basement: Yes
Accessible: No
Lot Size: 12.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1502000063
HOA Dues: —
Garage: Yes
Features: —

Home facts updated by owner on Jul 25, 2025

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clayton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.2mi

4/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.2mi

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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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

$585,000 – $708,000

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Home values near 1823 Harvey Straughn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1890 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$747,500
1847 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$379,700
1805 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$428,178
180 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$472,307
166 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$679,958
170 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1825 Sq. Ft.	$528,847
167 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$666,307

Address	Redfin Estimate
1813 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$630,258
1760 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$652,694
128 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$476,455
188 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$395,758
100 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$365,856
145 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3056 Sq. Ft.	$201,065

Address	Redfin Estimate
1911 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$420,871
1870 Harvey Straughn Road, Townsend, DE 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$605,750
116 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$615,677
136 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$412,675
172 Black Stallion Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$475,215
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