Google street view image for 242 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Off Market Dec 1984 for $13K

$536,237

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $84/mo

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2 ba

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1,575

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242 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

242 Ratledge Rd is a 1,575 square foot house on a 4.17 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on December 01, 1984 for $13,000. Based on Redfin's Townsend data, we estimate the home's value is $536,237.

Single-familyProperty Type

1985Year Built

4.17 acresLot Size

$340Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$536,237

$523K since sold in December 1984$3,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 14.6% higher than the average sale price ($468K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$428,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,621 sq ft
137 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$400,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,275 sq ft
1602 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$565,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,680 sq ft
336 Meadow Vis, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 26, 2025
$440,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,675 sq ft
381 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$550,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,900 sq ft
131 Log Yard Ln, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$425,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,775 sq ft
618 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

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Market trends in 19734, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.4%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$453K

$11K MoM

Avg. days on market

42d

2 days MoM

Recently sold homes

11 MoM

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Sale history for 242 Ratledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,954 (+31.7%)

$165,700 + $363,100

$528,800

2024

$3,003 (+21.2%)

$165,700 + $363,100

$528,800

2023

$2,476 (−17.4%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2022

$2,998 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2021

$2,961 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2020

$2,927 (+8.0%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2019

$2,711 (+3.9%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2018

$2,609 (+4.4%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2017

$2,498 (+9.5%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2016

$2,282 (+2.8%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2015

$2,219 (+0.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2014

$2,215 (+0.7%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2013

$2,200 (+6.0%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2012

$2,076

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

Tax history for 242 Ratledge Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,954 (+31.7%)

$165,700 + $363,100

$528,800

2024

$3,003 (+21.2%)

$165,700 + $363,100

$528,800

2023

$2,476 (−17.4%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2022

$2,998 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2021

$2,961 (+1.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2020

$2,927 (+8.0%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2019

$2,711 (+3.9%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2018

$2,609 (+4.4%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2017

$2,498 (+9.5%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2016

$2,282 (+2.8%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2015

$2,219 (+0.2%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2014

$2,215 (+0.7%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2013

$2,200 (+6.0%)

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

2012

$2,076

$13,200 + $70,500

$83,700

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

Property details

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Electric

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: CARTER SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 1,575
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,568
Building Sq. Ft: 1,575
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 181,645
Legal Lot Number: 3,3A
School Tax District: APPOQUINIMINK
Municipality Name: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED
Acres: 4.17
Depth Footage: 771.1
Front Footage: 250
Zoning Code: NC21
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4.17 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1985
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401600229

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Townsend Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 1.3mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi

10/10

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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

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

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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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$510,000 – $617,000

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Home values near 242 Ratledge Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
148 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$431,958
228 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$379,368

Address	Redfin Estimate
146 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$412,970
202 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$309,957

Address	Redfin Estimate
210 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1056 Sq. Ft.	$376,489
208 Ratledge Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$445,960

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