OFF MARKET

Off market jun 2025 for $950K

$1,149,027

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $6,269/mo

•

3,058

sq ft

678 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

$40K Price Reduction!!! Don't miss this One of a Kind Custom Built Log Home on 26 Secluded Acres in Townsend, DE This custom built Crocker Log Home, is located in a Spectacular Setting. Nestled among over twenty-six acres of Preserve Land, it includes a Peaceful Pasture, Plus mature woodlands, including your own stream ready for fishing. Inside you will find the Rustic Natural Beauty of a Log Home, with all the modern amenities of a finely crafted custom built home. Including Soaring Ceilings and Amazing Architecture, with lots of glass to let in the beauty and light of the surrounding country side. A spectacular Floor to Ceiling handmade Stone, Double-sided Fireplace with Raised Hearth. You will enjoy spending time in the gourmet kitchen with New Marble Counter tops and Center Island with seating for 3, a farmer's sink and Gas Range (propane). There are three generously sized Bedrooms which include an Owner's Retreat. 2nd Floor makes a perfect Guest or Children's Bedroom Retreat. Enormous Full Basement is ready to be finished. Enjoy hunting all sorts of game from wild turkey to deer on your private preserve, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine ground. Better Hurry!! Properties like this are Extremely Rare in New Castle County!!!!

Single-familyProperty Type

1998Year Built

26.6 acresLot Size

$376Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by John Luca • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

•302-999-9999 (broker)

•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with John Maxwell • Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware

•302-677-0020 (broker)

•centraldelawarebroker@gmail.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2070384

Redfin Estimate

$1,149,027

$199K since sold in June 2025$18K since October

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This home's estimate is 76.9% higher than the average sale price ($650K) of 6 comparable homes.

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$680,000
A
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SOLD OCT 30, 2026
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B
3 beds3.5 baths2,124 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 29, 2026
$990,000
C
4 beds3.5 baths4,000 sq ft
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SOLD APR 6, 2026
$427,500
D
4 beds3 baths2,843 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$490,000
E
4 beds3 baths2,950 sq ft
138 Tweedsmere Dr, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD SEP 30, 2026
$585,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,750 sq ft
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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 678 Walker School Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2070384

Jun 23, 2025

Sold

$950,000

$311/sq ft

Jun 13, 2025

Pending

—

May 12, 2025

Price Changed

$959,000

$314/sq ft

Oct 19, 2024

Listed

$999,999

$327/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1005712474

Oct 17, 2008

Sold

$640,000

$209/sq ft

Oct 8, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Mar 20, 2008

Listed

$735,000

$240/sq ft

This custom built Crocker log home, is located in a spectacular setting. Nestled among over twenty-six acres of preserve land, it includes peaceful farmland, and mature wood lands including your own stream ready for fishing. Inside you will find the rustic natural beauty of a log home, with all the modern amenities of a finely crafted custom built home. Including soaring ceilings and amazing architecture, with lots of glass to let in the beauty and light of the surrounding country side. A spectacular floor to ceiling handmade stone, double sided fireplace with raised hearth. You will enjoy spending time in the gourmet kitchen with corian counter tops, a farmer's sink and smooth top cook range. There are three generously sized bedrooms which include an Owner's Retreat. A Full foundation lower level is ready to be finished. Enjoy hunting all sorts of game from wild turkey to deer on your private preserve, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine ground.

BRIGHT MLS #DENC340112

Mar 17, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Aug 6, 2007

Listed

$775,000

$253/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC339244

Jul 20, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Oct 24, 2006

Listed

$775,000

$253/sq ft

Tax history for 678 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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Stories

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Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

26.6 Acres

Year renovated

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Sq. Ft.

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Year built

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Style

Ranch

County

New Castle County

APN

1501100156

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

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HOA Dues

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Garage

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Features

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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 Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 3
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer - Front Loading, Instant Hot Water
Interior Features: Stall Shower, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Soaking Tub
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Dining Room, Kitchen, Great Room, Laundry, Office

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $78,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Metal
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $39,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,058
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

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

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $720
School Tax: $1,382
Tax Assessed Value: $89,400
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $2,102

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Propane
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: SMYRNA
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: Route 13 to Eagles Nest Landing Rd to Left on Walker School Rd

Public facts

Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: —
Stories: —
Lot Size: 26.6 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1501100156

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 • 4.7mi

9/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.1mi

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

7/10 Heat Factor

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

6/10 Wind Factor

71% 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

$1.09M – $1.32M

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Home values near 678 Walker School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
728 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2000 Sq. Ft.	$490,596
655 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$847,538
720 Walker School Rd Lot 2, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
166 Gardner Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2206 Sq. Ft.	$719,284

Address	Redfin Estimate
725 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 2 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$787,223
715 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$721,706
556 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
151 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2825 Sq. Ft.	$787,610

Address	Redfin Estimate
680 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2884 Sq. Ft.	$1,048,482
710 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
720 Walker School Rd Lot 4, Townsend, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
147 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$795,665

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