Google satellite image for 399 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Off market jan 2012 for $245K

$854,910

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,374/mo

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1,100

sq ft

399 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

21.26 acres south of the canal in Smyrna School District. Property has road frontage on Saw Mill Branch and Walker School Rd. 3 bedroom/1 bath block house sold "as is" condition. 14 acres tillable land. 2 Paddocks, one run-in shed, outbuildings in "as is" shape. Super location for horses. There is a lot of potential for this property. .. .great location with peace and solitude for great country living. Enter home and outbuildings at own risk. No electricity or utilities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1941Year Built

21.26 acresLot Size

$777Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Listed by Jane Colombo • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Bought with Julio Cruz • Cruz Real Estate Inc

•302-999-9980 (broker)

•cruzrealestate@comcast.net (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004445874

Redfin Estimate

$854,910

$610K since sold in January 2012$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 82.6% higher than the average sale price ($468K) of 6 comparable homes.

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SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$524,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
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SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$500,000
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,675 sq ft
4907 Dupont Pkwy, Smyrna, DE 19977
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$405,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,225 sq ft
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SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$380,000
E
3 beds1 bath1,738 sq ft
307 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD AUG 13, 2026
$775,000
F
3 beds2 baths2,180 sq ft
288 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

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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 399 Walker School Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5913605

Jan 25, 2012

Sold

$245,000

$223/sq ft

Jun 24, 2011

Listed

$289,900

$264/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004445874

Jan 25, 2012

Sold

$245,000

$223/sq ft

Jul 1, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jun 24, 2011

Listed

$289,900

$264/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006815298

May 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 24, 2010

Listed

$299,990

$273/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006815458

May 24, 2011

Listing Removed

—

May 24, 2010

Listed

$299,990

$273/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008764102

May 5, 2010

Listing Removed

—

May 5, 2009

Listed

$349,000

$317/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC338074

Sep 9, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2007

Listed

$395,000

$359/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC347930

Jan 10, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Jun 1, 2007

Listed

$395,000

$359/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC332228

Nov 26, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2006

Listed

$395,777

$360/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC343436

Oct 21, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 2005

Listed

$374,000

$340/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC343424

Oct 21, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Jul 20, 2005

Listed

$374,000

$340/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC354694

May 12, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2005

Listed

$375,000

$341/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC354356

May 12, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Apr 7, 2005

Listed

$375,000

$341/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC371782

Apr 13, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2004

Listed

$475,000

$432/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC412066

Apr 9, 2005

Listing Removed

—

Oct 1, 2004

Listed

$475,000

$432/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,267 (+447.0%)

$615,200 + $866,700

$1,481,900

2024

$1,329 (−8.1%)

$615,200 + $866,700

$1,481,900

2023

$1,445 (−0.5%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2022

$1,452 (+1.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2021

$1,435 (+10.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2020

$1,302 (−0.4%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2019

$1,308 (+2.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2018

$1,281 (+2.5%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2017

$1,250 (−1.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2016

$1,263 (−0.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2015

$1,266 (+5.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2014

$1,205 (+8.6%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2013

$1,109 (+3.6%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2012

$1,070

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

Tax history for 399 Walker School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$7,267 (+447.0%)

$615,200 + $866,700

$1,481,900

2024

$1,329 (−8.1%)

$615,200 + $866,700

$1,481,900

2023

$1,445 (−0.5%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2022

$1,452 (+1.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2021

$1,435 (+10.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2020

$1,302 (−0.4%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2019

$1,308 (+2.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2018

$1,281 (+2.5%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2017

$1,250 (−1.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2016

$1,263 (−0.2%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2015

$1,266 (+5.1%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2014

$1,205 (+8.6%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2013

$1,109 (+3.6%)

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

2012

$1,070

$33,800 + $19,500

$53,300

*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

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

21.26 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,100

Year built

1940

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1500800010

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 Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
# of Floors In Unit: 1
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Stucco
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 1000 X 900
Tidal Water: No

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,100

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $53,300
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $973

Utilities

Utilities Information
Hot Water: Other
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

Location Information
Cross Street: SAW MILL BRANC
Directions: Rt 13 East on Paddock Rd, Left on Walker School Rd. Property on Right at corner of Saw Mill Branch and Walker School RDs.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,100
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 21.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1940
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1500800010

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Smyrna Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.5mi

9/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.7mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.0mi

7/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

67% 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

$813,000 – $984,000

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Home values near 399 Walker School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
261 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$511,692
265 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1512 Sq. Ft.	$366,896
277 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$690,058
160 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	$431,296
300 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$2,247,276

Address	Redfin Estimate
269 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$403,732
229 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 5 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$669,614
213 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$368,950
140 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$356,161

Address	Redfin Estimate
556 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
189 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$440,378
183 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2160 Sq. Ft.	$496,251
257 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$334,810

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