OFF MARKET

Off market nov 2014 for $280K

$462,333

•

2,600

sq ft

229 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Exciting Opportunity to own a Large, Brick, Raised Ranch on 4.29 acres of mostly level ground in popular Appoquinimink School District. This solidly-built home has immeasurable potential with 3 ample bedrooms, 2 full baths, large eat-in kitchen and living room on the main floor. The lower floor features a large family room with wood burning stove, 3rd full bath, attached 2 car garage and utility area. From the family room enter a huge 4 season enclosed porch with windows overlooking the back yard on 3 sides. Exit from the enclosed porch to either the in-ground swimming pool with privacy fence or the large back yard. This amazing property also features a large out-building with all the bells and whistles, including plumbing, electric, heat, loft storage, 3 garage doors (one small, one standard and one over-sized) and can easily accomodate a large motorhome, travel trailer or boat. This out-building is also perfect for storing your work vehicles and equipment, or working on your classic or project cars or bikes, or other outdoor toys - use your imagination. Property needs some TLC, but is an unmatched opportunity in today's market.

Single-familyProperty Type

1978Year Built

4.29 acresLot Size

$178Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Marie • RE/MAX Edge

•302-442-4200 (broker)

Bought with Lisa Marie • RE/MAX Edge

•302-442-4200 (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002966678

Redfin Estimate

$462,333

$182K since sold in November 2014$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 0.2% lower than the average sale price ($463K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$470,000
A
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SOLD APR 6, 2026
$427,500
B
4 beds3 baths2,843 sq ft
1028 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$453,000
C
3 beds3 baths2,359 sq ft
114 Hagerty Pl, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$524,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
897 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$225,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
231 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 23, 2026
$680,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,963 sq ft
305 Garnet Ln, Smyrna, DE 19977

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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

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13 MoM

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Sale history for 229 Gum Bush Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,175 (+22.9%)

$147,000 + $348,700

$495,700

2024

$3,398 (+17.7%)

$147,000 + $348,700

$495,700

2023

$2,888 (−0.7%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2022

$2,908 (+1.2%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2021

$2,873 (+1.2%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2020

$2,840 (+8.0%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2019

$2,630 (+3.9%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2018

$2,531 (+4.4%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2017

$2,424 (+9.5%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2016

$2,214 (+2.8%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2015

$2,153 (+67.7%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2014

$1,284 (+1.0%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2013

$1,271 (+10.6%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2012

$1,150

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

Tax history for 229 Gum Bush Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,175 (+22.9%)

$147,000 + $348,700

$495,700

2024

$3,398 (+17.7%)

$147,000 + $348,700

$495,700

2023

$2,888 (−0.7%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2022

$2,908 (+1.2%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2021

$2,873 (+1.2%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2020

$2,840 (+8.0%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2019

$2,630 (+3.9%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2018

$2,531 (+4.4%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2017

$2,424 (+9.5%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2016

$2,214 (+2.8%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2015

$2,153 (+67.7%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2014

$1,284 (+1.0%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2013

$1,271 (+10.6%)

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

2012

$1,150

$11,300 + $69,900

$81,200

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,600

Year built

1978

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1501000111

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Wood Stove, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $69,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 417 X 580
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,300

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $81,200
Tax Year: 2014
Tax Annual Amount: $2,149

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Hot Water
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Location Information
Cross Street: EAGLES LANDING
Directions: Route 13 to Anchor Inn Road; Anchor Inn Road to Gum Bush Road; Property on Left just after Eagles Landing Road.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501000111

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 4.8mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.0mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi

10/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

62% 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$440,000 – $532,000

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Home values near 229 Gum Bush Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
277 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$572,089
245 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$387,235
459 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3725 Sq. Ft.	$860,799
424 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$402,296
269 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$410,012
432 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$404,215
276 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$351,114

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$725,679
251 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$460,174
417 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$532,078
253 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$455,418
223 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$590,231
252 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1875 Sq. Ft.	$453,795
297 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1300 Sq. Ft.	$455,023

Address	Redfin Estimate
229 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$415,615
256 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$417,635
441 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$459,907
277 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$487,573
296 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$471,954
270 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$390,875
465 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2176 Sq. Ft.	$565,270

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