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Off Market Aug 2022 for $220K

$262,047

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,655/mo

•

1,152

sq ft

486 Dogtown Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

You'll lose yourself in the beauty and serenity of this full one-acre property as you take in the lush wooded backyard with its countless mature trees. The home features a Kitchen, Dining Area, two bedrooms and one bath, with an additional room off the Kitchen, currently serving as a large Pantry, which can also be used as an office, study or a third bedroom. The Living Room has a wood-burning heat stove to keep you toasty warm on those cold winter nights, and you can sip your favorite beverage all summer long inside the oversized 10 by 28-foot screened front porch. The front yard, adorned with beautiful flowers and landscaping, is fenced in with integrated solar accent lighting, and also features security lighting. The back yard is partially fenced as well. This home offers plenty of storage space with two detached sheds, one which is 24' by 12' and the other one 16' by 8' in size. New Roof installed in 2021. New HVAC System in 2021. New Carpet in Living Room, Dining Room and Hallway. Property being sold "As Is, " with inspections permitted for buyer information only. Located less than 10 minutes from the rapidly growing and very popular Middletown area, there is an abundance of shopping and dining choices available to you. .. Or you can just stay home and enjoy the view. Schedule your showing today!

Single-familyProperty Type

1976Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$227Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Kirk Singer • EXP Realty, LLC

•888-543-4829 (broker)

•de.broker@exprealty.net (broker)

Bought with Lauren Hess • Keller Williams Realty

•302-360-0300 (broker)

•walt.t@kw.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2025952

Redfin Estimate

$262,047

$42K since sold in August 2022$9,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 35.1% lower than the average sale price ($404K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$405,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,225 sq ft
311 Pine Tree Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD JUN 16, 2026
$428,999
B
3 beds2 baths1,634 sq ft
164 Saw Mill Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD MAR 25, 2026
$423,000
C
3 beds1 bath1,350 sq ft
902 Vandyke Greenspring Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD FEB 2, 2026
$275,000
D
2 beds1 bath950 sq ft
1056 Grears Corner Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 9, 2026
$510,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,575 sq ft
310 Ebenezer Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 11, 2026
$380,000
F
3 beds1 bath1,738 sq ft
307 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

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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

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Sale history for 486 Dogtown Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Aug 30, 2022

Sold

$176,000

$153/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2025952

Aug 26, 2022

Sold

$220,000

$191/sq ft

Jul 25, 2022

Pending

—

Jul 19, 2022

Price Changed

$249,500

$217/sq ft

Jun 26, 2022

Listed

$269,000

$234/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC298570

Feb 1, 2000

Sold

$76,000

$66/sq ft

Jan 17, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Oct 9, 1996

Listed

$76,000

$66/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,375 (+32.6%)

$123,000 + $150,100

$273,100

2024

$1,791 (+16.8%)

$123,000 + $150,100

$273,100

2023

$1,533 (+2.2%)

$9,000 + $32,000

$41,000

2022

$1,501 (+1.2%)

$9,000 + $32,000

$41,000

2021

$1,483 (+39.0%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2020

$1,067 (+10.7%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2019

$964 (+5.3%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2018

$916 (+6.1%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2017

$863 (+9.0%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2016

$792 (+1.8%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2015

$778 (+0.1%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2014

$777 (+0.6%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2013

$772 (+8.3%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2012

$713

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

Tax history for 486 Dogtown Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,375 (+32.6%)

$123,000 + $150,100

$273,100

2024

$1,791 (+16.8%)

$123,000 + $150,100

$273,100

2023

$1,533 (+2.2%)

$9,000 + $32,000

$41,000

2022

$1,501 (+1.2%)

$9,000 + $32,000

$41,000

2021

$1,483 (+39.0%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2020

$1,067 (+10.7%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2019

$964 (+5.3%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2018

$916 (+6.1%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2017

$863 (+9.0%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2016

$792 (+1.8%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2015

$778 (+0.1%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2014

$777 (+0.6%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2013

$772 (+8.3%)

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

2012

$713

$9,000 + $30,800

$39,800

*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

125 ft.

Lot depth

349 ft.

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,152

Year built

1976

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1401500197

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Gravel Driveway
Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater, Oven/Range - Gas, Range Hood, Microwave, Icemaker
Flooring Type: Carpet, Vinyl
Interior Features: Carpet, Tub Shower, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Stove, Pantry, Combination Kitchen/Dining
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen
Laundry Type: Main Floor, Has Laundry, Washer In Unit, Dryer In Unit

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Accessibility Features: Ramp - Main Level
# of Floors In Unit: 1
Improvement Assessed Value: $30,800
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Chain Link, Partially

Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 125.00 x 348.50
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,152
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $330
School Tax: $1,079
Tax Assessed Value: $39,800
Tax Year: 2021
Tax Annual Amount: $1,408

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2021

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
Elementary School: TOWNSEND
Middle Or Junior School: EVERETT MEREDITH
High School: MIDDLETOWN
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: CALDWELL CNR.
Directions: Highway 13 S to Pine Tree Road. Turn right. Travel through Townsend. Road becomes Caldwell Corner Road. Go 2.8 miles to Dogtown Road. Turn right. House is second property on the left.
Road Frontage Length: 125
Road Surface Type: Black Top

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1976
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401500197

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Townsend Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 2.7mi

Cantwell Bridge Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.9mi

7/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.8mi

10/10

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

3/10 Fire Factor

0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 103° 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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Townsend, DE • 19734

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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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Estimated sale price

$249,000 – $302,000

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Home values near 486 Dogtown Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
444 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$386,189
517 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1680 Sq. Ft.	$516,785

Address	Redfin Estimate
510 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$387,739
461 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$449,634

Address	Redfin Estimate
511 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3600 Sq. Ft.	$702,699
455 Dogtown Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2079 Sq. Ft.	$516,191

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