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Off market nov 2009 for $285K

$569,944

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,867/mo

•

2.5 ba

•

2,100

sq ft

437 GUM BUSH Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

Orig owner custom built 4bed, 2.5 bath, full basement, inground pool, split rail fence. Home is nestled around variety of trees that is a nature lovers paradise on 3.5 acres. With a childhood swing still hanging from a tree to bird feeders around, enjoy nature's beauty in your own yard. Spacious kitchen with a brick backsplash, newer appliances including double oven, cooktop, dishwasher and refrig, lot of cabinets with built in spice rack cabinet and window overlooking the pool and back yard. Great room with brick fireplace and custom shelves on each side. The living room with bay window with front yard view. Main floor laundry room alongside a powder room. The home has lots of trim, crown molding, chair rail and traditional 1970's paneling. Master suite has full bath. Spacious garage with workbench area and room for extra storage and a separate shed in the back. Great condition and beautiful lot.

Single-familyProperty Type

1970Year Built

3.56 acresLot Size

$271Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by Lisa Johannsen • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Bought with • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

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Redfin Estimate

$569,944

$285K since sold in November 2009$0 since October

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This home's estimate is 28.1% higher than the average sale price ($445K) of 6 comparable homes.

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A
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B
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SOLD OCT 30, 2026
$561,500
C
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SOLD JUN 10, 2026
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D
4 beds1.5 baths1,825 sq ft
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E
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F
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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 437 GUM BUSH Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,409 (+32.5%)

$168,000 + $355,400

$523,400

2024

$3,327 (+17.7%)

$168,000 + $355,400

$523,400

2023

$2,827 (−0.7%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2022

$2,847 (+1.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2021

$2,813 (+1.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2020

$2,780 (+8.0%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2019

$2,575 (+3.9%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2018

$2,478 (+4.4%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2017

$2,373 (+9.5%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2016

$2,168 (+2.8%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2015

$2,108 (+0.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2014

$2,104 (+0.7%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2013

$2,090 (+6.0%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2012

$1,971

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

Tax history for 437 GUM BUSH Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,409 (+32.5%)

$168,000 + $355,400

$523,400

2024

$3,327 (+17.7%)

$168,000 + $355,400

$523,400

2023

$2,827 (−0.7%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2022

$2,847 (+1.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2021

$2,813 (+1.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2020

$2,780 (+8.0%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2019

$2,575 (+3.9%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2018

$2,478 (+4.4%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2017

$2,373 (+9.5%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2016

$2,168 (+2.8%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2015

$2,108 (+0.2%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2014

$2,104 (+0.7%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2013

$2,090 (+6.0%)

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

2012

$1,971

$12,600 + $66,900

$79,500

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

3.56 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,075

Year built

1970

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1501100044

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking & Garage
3+ Car Parking, Driveway/Off-Street Parking, Private Parking
Has Garage
2 Car Garage
Attached Garage, Inside Access to Garage, Oversized Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
Full Bath in Master Bedroom, Walk-In Closet in Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom on Upper Level
Master Bedroom Dimensions: 14 x 12
Second Bedroom on Upper Level
Second Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 13
Third Bedroom on Upper Level
Third Bedroom Dimensions: 13 x 10
Fourth Bedroom on Upper Level
Fourth Bedroom Dimensions: 12 x 10

Bathroom Information
# of Upper Floor Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Upper Floor Bathrooms (Half): 1

Kitchen & Dining Information
Kitchen on Main Level
Kitchen Dimensions: 14 x 13
Electric Cooking
Eat-in Kitchen
Has Dining Room
Dining Room on Main Level
Dining Room Dimensions: 14 x 12

Living & Family Room Information
Living Room on Main Level
Living Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Has Family Room
Family Room on Main Level
Family Room Dimensions: 17 x 14

Other Room Information
Name: SUNROOM
On Main Level
Dimensions: 9 x 13

Other Room #2 Information
Name: SHED
On Main Level
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Basement Information
Has Basement
Full Basement, Unfinished

Appliances
Kitchen Double Sink, Kitchen Cook Top, Kitchen Built-in Range, Oven (Double), Dishwasher

Interior Features
Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Workshop, Utility/Mud Room
Has Fireplace
One Fireplace
Brick Fireplace, Fireplace in Living/Great Room
Fully Carpeted Floors, Vinyl Floors, Tile/Brick Floors
Ceilng Fan(s), Water Treatment System, Bay Window

Heating & Cooling
Oil Heating
Has Central Air
Central Air Conditioning
Hot Water: Oil Hot Water

Exterior

Building Information
Property Age: 39
Pull Down Stairs to Attic, Attic Access Panel, Floored Attic
Concrete Foundation
Exterior: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Shingle
Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof
Builder Name: SELLER

Lot Information
Land Sq. Ft.: 155,074
Lot Area (Acre): 3.56
Lot Dimensions: 155,074
Irregular Lot, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Side Yard(s)
Shed

Property Features
Sidewalks, Fencing, Exterior Light
Has Swimming Pool
In-Ground Pool
Patio, Porch
Foyer
Laundry on Main Floor
Handicap Improvements: None

Property Information
Interior Sq. Ft. Source: Seller
Net Sq. Ft.: 2100.0
Unit Floors: 2
Zoning Code: NC40
Ownership: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Average+

Utilities

Utility Information
Well Water
On-Site Septic
200-300 Amp Electrical

Location

Location Information
Cross Street Name: BLACKBIRD LAND
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,075
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3.56 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501100044

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 • 4.3mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.5mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.5mi

10/10

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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

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

52% 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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Estimated sale price

$542,000 – $656,000

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Home values near 437 GUM BUSH Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
407 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2228 Sq. Ft.	$553,065
443 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$514,191
489 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$448,436
399 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3625 Sq. Ft.	$567,899
391 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$716,759
1009 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$386,287
1045 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2540 Sq. Ft.	$520,546

Address	Redfin Estimate
415 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1225 Sq. Ft.	$521,203
457 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1650 Sq. Ft.	$377,833
465 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2975 Sq. Ft.	$651,718
386 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1286 Sq. Ft.	$372,340
497 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 3150 Sq. Ft.	$719,017
1001 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1012 Sq. Ft.	$413,710
1055 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 525 Sq. Ft.	$171,192

Address	Redfin Estimate
451 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$553,320
481 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$398,921
473 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1260 Sq. Ft.	$276,290
411 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2525 Sq. Ft.	$542,111
1019 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2575 Sq. Ft.	$668,552
1023 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$519,835
1022 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1552 Sq. Ft.	$501,386

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