Great opportunity to live in Townsend. Get Country home with two detached garages on a level homesite. 4 bedroom 2 bath home with stone fireplace and bright sunroom. Hardwoods throughout. Rooms are spacious with a great layout. Full bath on main level with bedroom. Location is close to town. Driveway will fit many additional cars for parking. Additional buildings on the property. Scenic homesite with many beautiful trees grace the property. Backs to Farm. Low Taxes! Make your appointment today! Being sold as is. Inspections are for buyer information only.
Single-familyProperty Type
1850Year Built
1.06 acresLot Size
$221Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Daniel Duncan• RE/MAX Edge
•302-442-4200 (broker)
•jessicastiner@remax.net (broker)
Bought with Stephanie DePaolantonio• Coldwell Banker Realty
•302-234-1888 (broker)
Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC509044
Redfin Estimate
$459,346
$304K since sold in March 2022$1,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 23.6% higher than the average sale price ($372K) of 6 comparable homes.
Great opportunity to live in Townsend. Get Country home with two detached garages on a level homesite. 4 bedroom 2 bath home with stone fireplace and bright sunroom. Hardwoods throughout. Rooms are spacious with a great layout. Full bath on main level with bedroom. Location is close to town. Driveway will fit many additional cars for parking. Additional buildings on the property. Scenic homesite with many beautiful trees grace the property. Backs to Farm. Low Taxes! Make your appointment today! Being sold as is. Inspections are for buyer information only.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,747 (+104.4%)
$116,000 + $328,800
$444,800
2024
$1,833 (+17.7%)
$116,000 + $328,800
$444,800
2023
$1,558 (−0.7%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2022
$1,569 (+1.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2021
$1,550 (+1.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2020
$1,532 (+8.0%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2019
$1,419 (+3.9%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2018
$1,365 (+4.4%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2017
$1,307 (+9.5%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2016
$1,194 (+2.8%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2015
$1,161 (+0.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2014
$1,159 (+0.7%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2013
$1,151 (+6.0%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2012
$1,086
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
Tax history for 385 Ratledge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,747 (+104.4%)
$116,000 + $328,800
$444,800
2024
$1,833 (+17.7%)
$116,000 + $328,800
$444,800
2023
$1,558 (−0.7%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2022
$1,569 (+1.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2021
$1,550 (+1.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2020
$1,532 (+8.0%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2019
$1,419 (+3.9%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2018
$1,365 (+4.4%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2017
$1,307 (+9.5%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2016
$1,194 (+2.8%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2015
$1,161 (+0.2%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2014
$1,159 (+0.7%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2013
$1,151 (+6.0%)
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
2012
$1,086
$10,100 + $33,700
$43,800
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
SR
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
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8
Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water
Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 2
Has Fireplace
Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Colonial
Exterior Wall: Wood Siding
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable
Property Information
Subdivision Name: RATLEDGE SUB
Living Sq. Ft: 2,075
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,109
Building Sq. Ft: 2,075
# of Stories: 2
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 46,174
Legal Lot Number: B
School Tax District: APPOQUINIMINK
Municipality Name: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED
Acres: 1.06
Depth Footage: 186.5
Front Footage: 246.4
Zoning Code: SR
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES ON > 10AC
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: APPOQUINIMINK HUNDRED
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,075
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1.06 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1850
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1402000094
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Townsend Early Childhood Center
Public K • Assigned • 1.3mi
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
5/10
Odessa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
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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Historical weather
Townsend, DE • 19734
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Sun exposure
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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4.6 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$437,000 – $529,000
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