OFF MARKET

Off market jul 2017 for $250K

$417,635

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,948/mo

•

1,275

sq ft

256 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Premium & non-development 1.65 acre lot backing to approximately 800 acres of State Wildlife area. A sportsman dream with only bow hunting on the large adjacent parcel. A great place to go mountain biking, hiking or bird watching. This spacious 3 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath Ranch has updated 50 year metal roof which can withstand 125 MPH winds. The Seller has added stone on the exterior for an appealing look. The front entry has a beautiful Flagstone front porch. There is a detached 2-car garage with modern carriage doors. The garage floor has 4 inch fiberglass re-inforced concrete flooring. There is a large separate area for a workshop and storage. Once inside the home, you'll notice the nature hardwood flooring, freshly painted ceilings and walls & open floor plan. The kitchen has granite counter tops, tiled back splash, 5 burner Kitchen Aid gas stove & stainless steel appliances. Spacious eat in area to enjoy a cozy meal with friends. Dining room is full sized and leads to the family room. The family room has a brick wood fireplace with blower. The main level bathroom has updated tiled flooring, new tub, glass doors, vanity and toilet. All of the bedrooms are ample size with spacious closets. The full unfinished basement has bilco doors for easy access. Great Appoquinimink School District is a plus. Seller is retiring internationally and all contents are available for sale. Available for immediate occupancy.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

1.65 acresLot Size

$328Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Andy Mulrine • RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

•302-234-3800 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

Bought with Ted Fugee • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

•302-239-3000 (broker)

•ssedita@psre.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1000063542

Redfin Estimate

$417,635

$168K since sold in July 2017$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 11.7% higher than the average sale price ($374K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$380,000
B
3 beds1 bath1,738 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$524,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$405,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,225 sq ft
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$399,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,450 sq ft
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F
2 beds2 baths1,500 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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Sale history for 256 Gum Bush Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6961190

Jul 12, 2017

Sold

$250,000

$196/sq ft

Jun 14, 2017

Pending

—

Jun 12, 2017

Relisted

—

May 28, 2017

Pending

—

May 19, 2017

Price Changed

$269,995

$212/sq ft

Apr 23, 2017

Price Changed

$278,000

$218/sq ft

Apr 11, 2017

Listed

$285,000

$224/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1000063542

Jul 13, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 12, 2017

Sold

$250,000

$196/sq ft

Apr 11, 2017

Listed

$269,995

$212/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC299288

Sep 27, 1996

Sold

$126,000

$99/sq ft

Aug 7, 1996

Listing Removed

—

Jun 17, 1996

Listed

$126,000

$99/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,456 (+32.8%)

$137,400 + $272,900

$410,300

2024

$2,603 (+17.7%)

$137,400 + $272,900

$410,300

2023

$2,212 (−0.7%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2022

$2,228 (+1.2%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2021

$2,201 (+1.2%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2020

$2,175 (+55.1%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2019

$1,402 (+3.9%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2018

$1,350 (+4.4%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2017

$1,292 (+9.5%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2016

$1,180 (+2.8%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2015

$1,148 (+0.2%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2014

$1,146 (+4.3%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2013

$1,099 (+6.0%)

$10,700 + $31,100

$41,800

2012

$1,037

$10,700 + $31,100

$41,800

Tax history for 256 Gum Bush Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,456 (+32.8%)

$137,400 + $272,900

$410,300

2024

$2,603 (+17.7%)

$137,400 + $272,900

$410,300

2023

$2,212 (−0.7%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2022

$2,228 (+1.2%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2021

$2,201 (+1.2%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2020

$2,175 (+55.1%)

$10,700 + $51,500

$62,200

2019

$1,402 (+3.9%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2018

$1,350 (+4.4%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2017

$1,292 (+9.5%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2016

$1,180 (+2.8%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2015

$1,148 (+0.2%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2014

$1,146 (+4.3%)

$10,700 + $32,600

$43,300

2013

$1,099 (+6.0%)

$10,700 + $31,100

$41,800

2012

$1,037

$10,700 + $31,100

$41,800

*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

620 ft.

Lot depth

210 ft.

Lot size

1.65 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,275

Year built

1960

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1501100003

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway, Detached Garage, Other

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Appliances: Commercial Range, Energy Efficient Appliances
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $32,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Replacement

Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Rear Yard
Lot Size Dimensions: 620X210
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,700

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,275
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $43,300
Tax Year: 2016
Tax Annual Amount: $1,181

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Heat Pump - Oil BackUp, Forced Air
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: OLD STATE
Middle Or Junior School: EVERETT MEREDITH
High School: MIDDLETOWN
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Location Information
Cross Street: EAGLES NEST
Directions: Route 13 South. Left onto Eagle Nest Landing. Left-Gum Bush Road to home on the right side.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,275
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.65 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501100003

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 • 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

56% 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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Estimated sale price

$397,000 – $481,000

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Home values near 256 Gum Bush Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
311 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$400,338
261 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$725,679
229 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$462,333
459 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3725 Sq. Ft.	$860,799
475 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$513,060
277 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1900 Sq. Ft.	$487,573
432 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$404,215

Address	Redfin Estimate
277 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1508 Sq. Ft.	$572,089
301 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$515,981
245 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1400 Sq. Ft.	$387,235
417 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1956 Sq. Ft.	$532,078
424 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1232 Sq. Ft.	$402,296
269 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2700 Sq. Ft.	$410,012
270 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$390,875

Address	Redfin Estimate
310 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1961 Sq. Ft.	$494,844
229 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2600 Sq. Ft.	$415,615
251 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$460,174
441 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$459,907
253 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$455,418
296 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2850 Sq. Ft.	$471,954
276 Eagles Nest Landing Road, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$351,114

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