556 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Off market apr 2000 for $425K

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556 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

RanchProperty Type

1899Year Built

185 acresLot Size

Listed by Sandi Shane

Bought with • Burns & Ellis Realtors

•302-674-4220 (broker)

•info@burnsandellis.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC248084

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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

Recently sold homes

13 MoM

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Sale history for 556 Walker School Rd

Tax history for 556 Walker School Rd

*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

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Lot size

195.99 Acres

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Style

Ranch

County

New Castle County

APN

1501100025

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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 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

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6
Master Bedroom

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: UNKNOWN
Topography: Rolling, Clear/Open, Heavily Wooded
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Soil Types: Mixed

Farm Information
Row Crop

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Year: 1998
Tax Annual Amount: $2,997

Lease Information
Lease In Effect: No

Utilities

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

Location

Location Information
Cross Street: GUMBUSH RD
Directions: 13 South, Left Eagles Nest Landing Rd, Left Gumbush Rd, Right Walker School Rd, Prop Righ
Location Type: Creek
Road Surface Type: US Highway/Interstate

Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 195.99 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501100025

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

North Smyrna Elementary School

Public PreK-3 • Assigned • 5.1mi

9/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 5.3mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.5mi

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

2/10 Fire Factor

0.00% chance of being 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

63% 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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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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Home values near 556 Walker School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
399 Walker School Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1100 Sq. Ft.	$854,910
710 Walker School Road, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
800 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2210 Sq. Ft.	$462,016

Address	Redfin Estimate
680 Walker School Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,482
678 Walker School Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3058 Sq. Ft.	$1,149,027
140 Saw Mill Branch Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1150 Sq. Ft.	$356,161

Address	Redfin Estimate
655 Walker School Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$847,538
166 Gardner Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2206 Sq. Ft.	$719,284

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