Location Location Location! If you have been looking for a home on a large lot in a non-development setting for under $160K, then look no further. Although this ranch is in need of updates & repairs, which is reflected in the price, it is a rare find. Though situated on an acre and a half, it is surrounded by 50+ acres of protected land and one other home. Deer & other wildlife can been seen regularly from the back yard. Vinyl siding, FP in FR, hardwoods thru most of home (under LR carpet also), updated roof 99, french drain installed 93, new windows 07, new garage door 2010, Detached 2 car garage & full bsm w/ OE. Cash or Conventional offers only. Septic is in working condition but failed inspection. Crack in basement foundation.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
1.53 acresLot Size
$243Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Nikki Gula• Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
•302-285-5100 (broker)
•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)
Bought with Nikki Gula• Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.5 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,176
Year built
1961
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1402200003
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Detached Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Vinyl
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full
Exterior
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Fixer
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Sloping, Open, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 160X410
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,175
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $46,900
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $893
Utilities
Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
Location Information
Cross Street: LLOYD GUESSFOR
Directions: Rt 13 to Blackbird Forest Rd. Follow out and make R on Vandyke Greenspring (Go thru 4 way stop) Home is on the L just before Lloyd Guessford Rd.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,176
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1402200003
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Clayton Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 6.8mi
4/10
Smyrna Middle School
Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.7mi
5/10
Smyrna High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.6mi
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
8/10 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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Historical weather
Townsend, DE • 19734
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$272,000 – $329,000
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