OFF MARKET

Off market sep 2019 for $229K

$379,700

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $424/mo

•

2 ba

•

1,200

sq ft

1847 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Come see this newly renovated beauty with 1 acre of land! It is a perfect mixture of private, country-like living, and city-life, only minutes from shopping and necessities. This three bedroom, 2 full bath home is situated on one full acre of land and is fully updated - new septic, electric and plumbing throughout. The home boasts a fully updated kitchen with new cabinets, flooring, free standing island, and stainless steel appliances. With vinyl plank flooring throughout, the home is move-in ready. Newly added renovations include a third bedroom and a second full bathroom. Master bedroom has on-suite bathroom and two roomy closets. Poured concrete patio is found in the back and leads to a rear door which opens into a nice size mud room with area for washer and dryer. Out buildings, including a 24' x 10' barn red shed, are a added plus to this property that backs to open space. Come take a look at this beauty! Owner is also the listing agent.

Single-familyProperty Type

1977Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$316Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Jamie Swalm • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-376-0303 (broker)

•vicki@kwempower.com (broker)

Listed by Christian Swalm • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Maria Ruckle • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC479126

Redfin Estimate

$379,700

$150K since sold in September 2019$7,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 7.3% lower than the average sale price ($409K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$399,900
A
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SOLD OCT 13, 2026
$445,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,225 sq ft
319 Meadow Vista Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 10, 2026
$425,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,325 sq ft
1555 Alley Mill Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$400,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1602 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$428,999
E
3 beds2 baths1,634 sq ft
164 Saw Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$358,000
F
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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 1847 Harvey Straughn Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC479126

Sep 27, 2019

Sold

$229,900

$192/sq ft

Aug 20, 2019

Pending

—

Aug 16, 2019

Price Changed

$229,900

$192/sq ft

Aug 11, 2019

Price Changed

$235,900

$197/sq ft

Aug 5, 2019

Price Changed

$239,900

$200/sq ft

Jul 31, 2019

Price Changed

$245,900

$205/sq ft

Jul 26, 2019

Price Changed

$249,900

$208/sq ft

Jul 11, 2019

Relisted

—

Jun 24, 2019

Pending

—

Jun 6, 2019

Price Changed

$254,900

$212/sq ft

May 24, 2019

Listed

$259,900

$217/sq ft

Public Records

Nov 20, 2018

Sold

$64,312

$54/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 1, 1979

Sold

$12,000

$10/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,607 (+50.5%)

$120,000 + $211,100

$331,100

2024

$1,068 (−8.5%)

$120,000 + $211,100

$331,100

2023

$1,167 (−0.5%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2022

$1,173 (+1.2%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2021

$1,159 (+10.9%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2020

$1,045 (+3.7%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2019

$1,008 (+4.1%)

$9,000 + $34,600

$43,600

2018

$968 (+1,001.4%)

$9,000 + $34,600

$43,600

2017

$88 (−1.2%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2016

$89

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2015

$89 (+8.5%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2014

$82 (+12.3%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2013

$73 (+5.7%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2012

$69

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

Tax history for 1847 Harvey Straughn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,607 (+50.5%)

$120,000 + $211,100

$331,100

2024

$1,068 (−8.5%)

$120,000 + $211,100

$331,100

2023

$1,167 (−0.5%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2022

$1,173 (+1.2%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2021

$1,159 (+10.9%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2020

$1,045 (+3.7%)

$9,000 + $36,400

$45,400

2019

$1,008 (+4.1%)

$9,000 + $34,600

$43,600

2018

$968 (+1,001.4%)

$9,000 + $34,600

$43,600

2017

$88 (−1.2%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2016

$89

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2015

$89 (+8.5%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2014

$82 (+12.3%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2013

$73 (+5.7%)

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

2012

$69

$9,000 + $33,800

$42,800

*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

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,200

Year built

1977

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1502000011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Laminated
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Master Bathroom

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: 32"+ wide Doors, 2+ Access Exits
Improvement Assessed Value: $36,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, Storage Barn/Shed

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Road Frontage, Rural
Lot Size Dimensions: 209 x 209
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,200
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $365
School Tax: $685
Tax Assessed Value: $45,400
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $1,050

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Sewer Septic: Mound System
Water Source: Well

Location

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

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Directions

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,200
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1502000011

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

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Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Clayton Elementary School

Public K-4 • Assigned • 5.3mi

4/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.5mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.3mi

7/10

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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

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, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$361,000 – $437,000

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Home values near 1847 Harvey Straughn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1890 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$747,500
1813 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1550 Sq. Ft.	$630,258
1911 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1404 Sq. Ft.	$420,871
1870 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$605,750
128 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$476,455
166 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1950 Sq. Ft.	$679,958

Address	Redfin Estimate
1924 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2400 Sq. Ft.	$743,524
1823 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2350 Sq. Ft.	$614,912
1760 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$652,694
1805 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$428,178
116 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$615,677
100 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1600 Sq. Ft.	$365,856

Address	Redfin Estimate
1930 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1387 Sq. Ft.	$438,167
1936 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$494,674
1934 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$458,360
1938 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$354,798
136 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$412,675
172 Black Stallion Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$475,215

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