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Off market jul 2017 for $261K

$460,174

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,998/mo

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1,575

sq ft

251 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Enjoy Peace and Tranquility on Your Own Peace of Heaven at 251 Gum Bush Rd. , Townsend, DE!!! This Cozy 1575 Sq Ft home featuring 3 Bedroom 2 Full Bath Rancher is situated on Over 2 Acres with Horse Barn and Shed Available Now!!! Its your lucky day! This home is available now!! No HOA and little to no restrictions! This 3 bedroom 2 Full bath Rancher is located in the award winning Appoquinimink school district. As we speak, this home is having a new LPP septic System being installed before July 1, 2017! Home upgrades includes the following: new sump pump (3 yrs), newer shingled roof, gutters/downspouts and siding(5yrs), Brand new central air A/C system less than a year old, and Newer Heat Pump (3yrs). Kitchen has Corian countertops and ceramic tiled flooring. Sellers is leaving Shed, great for storage and lawn equipment! The Spacious Living Room has a lovely Bay Window This Rancher comes with a Full Basement with a room that has been partially finished and additional rooms to use for storage and it can be easily finished; it also has a walkout entry! The dining room has french doors that open up to a back deck overlooking a breathtaking scenery! Front/Back yard landscaping has be manicured and well kept. "AS IS" Metal barn and designated fenced field was used for owners horses. Shopping and schools are just minutes away from this lovely home! Call Today for Your Showing Appointment!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1981Year Built

2.2 acresLot Size

$292Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Dorothy Burton • RE/MAX Eagle Realty

•302-659-1320 (broker)

•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)

Bought with Debra Wetherby • Coldwell Banker Realty

•302-234-1888 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000065964

Redfin Estimate

$460,174

$199K since sold in July 2017$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.2% higher than the average sale price ($425K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
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B
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$428,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,621 sq ft
137 Ratledge 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 JUN 26, 2026
$465,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
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$510,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,575 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

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 251 Gum Bush Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #7000014

Jul 21, 2017

Sold

$261,000

$166/sq ft

Jun 19, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 10, 2017

Listed

$269,900

$171/sq ft

+19

BRIGHT MLS #1000065964

Jul 25, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 21, 2017

Sold

$261,000

$166/sq ft

Jun 7, 2017

Listed

$269,900

$171/sq ft

TREND #6961599

May 31, 2017

Sold

$255,000

$162/sq ft

Apr 21, 2017

Pending

—

Apr 11, 2017

Listed

$257,900

$164/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008151638

Jun 7, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Apr 3, 2017

Listed

$257,900

$164/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC220702

Jun 28, 2002

Sold

$157,500

$100/sq ft

Apr 14, 2002

Listing Removed

—

Nov 7, 2001

Listed

$157,500

$100/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC282122

Feb 14, 1995

Listing Removed

—

Nov 29, 1994

Listed

$128,000

$81/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,616 (+24.0%)

$146,200 + $283,100

$429,300

2024

$2,917 (+17.7%)

$146,200 + $283,100

$429,300

2023

$2,479 (−0.7%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2022

$2,496 (+1.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2021

$2,466 (+1.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2020

$2,438 (+8.0%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2019

$2,257 (+3.9%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2018

$2,173 (+4.4%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2017

$2,081 (+9.5%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2016

$1,900 (+2.8%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2015

$1,848 (+0.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2014

$1,844 (+0.7%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2013

$1,832 (+6.0%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2012

$1,728

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

Tax history for 251 Gum Bush Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,616 (+24.0%)

$146,200 + $283,100

$429,300

2024

$2,917 (+17.7%)

$146,200 + $283,100

$429,300

2023

$2,479 (−0.7%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2022

$2,496 (+1.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2021

$2,466 (+1.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2020

$2,438 (+8.0%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2019

$2,257 (+3.9%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2018

$2,173 (+4.4%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2017

$2,081 (+9.5%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2016

$1,900 (+2.8%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2015

$1,848 (+0.2%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2014

$1,844 (+0.7%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2013

$1,832 (+6.0%)

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

2012

$1,728

$11,200 + $58,500

$69,700

*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

2.2 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,575

Year built

1981

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1501000113

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: 3
Street
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
On Street, Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 7
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $58,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, Barn/Farm Building

Exterior Information
Play Equipment, Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,575
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $69,700
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,901

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service
Electric, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
High School: APPOQUINIMINK
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Location Information
Cross Street: ANCHOR INN RD

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,575
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.2 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1981
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501000113

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 • 4.7mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

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

61% 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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Historical weather

Townsend, DE • 19734

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Sun exposure

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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4.6 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$438,000 – $530,000

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Home values near 251 Gum Bush Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
311 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$400,338
261 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$725,679
229 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$462,333
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

Address	Redfin Estimate
277 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$572,089
301 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$515,981
245 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$387,235
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
270 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$390,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
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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
276 Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$351,114

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