261 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Off Market Apr 2001 for $174K

$510,110

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,340/mo

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261 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

14.7 acresLot Size

3 spacesParking

Listed by Sandi Shane • Patterson Price Real Estate, LLC

•302-378-3981 (broker)

•bevfawcett@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with • RE/MAX Edge

•302-442-4200 (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC212812

Redfin Estimate

$510,110

$336K since sold in April 2001$7,000 since August

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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

99.1%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$440K

$14K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

3 days MoM

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2 MoM

New listings for sale

$865,000
3 beds3 baths2,350 sq ft
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4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
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3 beds2.5 baths4,517 sq ft
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Sale history for 261 Walker School Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC212812

Apr 30, 2001

Sold

$174,500

Jan 19, 2001

Listing Removed

—

Sep 8, 2000

Listed

$174,500

BRIGHT MLS #DENC383352

Oct 17, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Aug 28, 1997

Listed

$189,450

BRIGHT MLS #DENC321328

Sep 18, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Sep 18, 1996

Listed

$189,450

BRIGHT MLS #DENC320696

Aug 19, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Aug 19, 1996

Listed

$189,450

Public Records

Nov 1, 1987

Sold

$35,000

Public Records

Apr 1, 1984

Sold

$17,500

Public Records

Feb 1, 1984

Sold

$17,500

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,680 (+20.0%)

$330,400 + $240,100

$570,500

2024

$1,399 (−8.5%)

$330,400 + $240,100

$570,500

2023

$1,530 (−0.5%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2022

$1,537 (+1.2%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2021

$1,519 (+10.9%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2020

$1,370 (−0.4%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2019

$1,376 (+2.2%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2018

$1,346 (+2.7%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2017

$1,311 (−1.1%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2016

$1,326 (−0.3%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2015

$1,330 (+5.4%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2014

$1,262 (+9.3%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2013

$1,154 (+3.9%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2012

$1,111

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

Tax history for 261 Walker School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,680 (+20.0%)

$330,400 + $240,100

$570,500

2024

$1,399 (−8.5%)

$330,400 + $240,100

$570,500

2023

$1,530 (−0.5%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2022

$1,537 (+1.2%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2021

$1,519 (+10.9%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2020

$1,370 (−0.4%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2019

$1,376 (+2.2%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2018

$1,346 (+2.7%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2017

$1,311 (−1.1%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2016

$1,326 (−0.3%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2015

$1,330 (+5.4%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2014

$1,262 (+9.3%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2013

$1,154 (+3.9%)

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

2012

$1,111

$26,100 + $33,400

$59,500

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

14.71 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,075

Year built

1920

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1500800031

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Suburban Reserve District

This district is intended to be served with sewer and water in the future and rezoned to Suburban (S) when the sewer construction is imminent. The district is also designed to permit limited development that does not foreclose ultimate sewering of the area. The preservation of large amounts of open space and agricultural land is encouraged in this district and such land may be used for spray irrigation as permitted by this Chapter.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Appliances: Oven - Wall, Dishwasher
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Vinyl
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Wall & Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Barn/Farm Building

Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 300 X 1977
Tidal Water: No

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $59,500
Tax Year: 1998
Tax Annual Amount: $690

Utilities

Utilities Information
100 Amp Service
Propane, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Bottled Gas/Propane
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

Location Information
Cross Street: RT. 9
Directions: 13 South, East On Union Church Rd, Rt On Rt 9 To Right On Walker School, House On Lt

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,075
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 14.71 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1500800031

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

North Smyrna Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 6.2mi

9/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

7/10

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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

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

54% 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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Townsend, DE • 19734

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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

$485,000 – $587,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
193 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1503 Sq. Ft.	$677,638
142 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1208 Sq. Ft.	$386,075

Address	Redfin Estimate
199 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3525 Sq. Ft.	$773,402
269 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$394,952

Address	Redfin Estimate
181 Walker School Rd Apartment R, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$908,789
123 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$447,510

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