OFF MARKET

Off market apr 2012 for $107K

$313,476

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,126/mo

•

1.5 ba

•

2,475

sq ft

797 Dexter Corner Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

About this home

If you love older homes - this is a gem! Needs lots of TLC but worth the effort. The stately home sits on nearly 2.5 acres in rural Townsend. The rooms are large - the potential is huge. The seller is offering special renovation financing with no PMI. The property is being sold "as is". This property is exempt from Transfer Tax. So much potential - such a pretty setting -- don't let this opportunity pass you by!

Single-familyProperty Type

1900Year Built

2.49 acresLot Size

$127Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Stephanie Lehane • RE/MAX Eagle Realty

•302-659-1320 (broker)

•stephanie@lehaneteam.com (broker)

Bought with • Exit Central Realty

•302-674-2900 (broker)

•exitbill@gmail.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004572020

Redfin Estimate

$313,476

$206K since sold in April 2012$5,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 16.2% lower than the average sale price ($374K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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SOLD SEP 14, 2026
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C
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SOLD SEP 30, 2026
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D
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
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SOLD DEC 22, 2025
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E
4 beds2 baths2,325 sq ft
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SOLD JUL 27, 2026
$470,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths1,975 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

98.8%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$465K

$27K MoM

Avg. days on market

45d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

8 MoM

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Sale history for 797 Dexter Corner Rd

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,260 (+1.5%)

$114,800 + $391,000

$505,800

2024

$4,197 (+17.7%)

$114,800 + $391,000

$505,800

2023

$3,567 (−0.7%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2022

$3,592 (+1.2%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2021

$3,549 (+1.2%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2020

$3,508 (+8.0%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2019

$3,248 (+3.9%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2018

$3,126 (+4.4%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2017

$2,994 (+9.5%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2016

$2,735 (+2.8%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2015

$2,660 (+410.6%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2014

$521 (−70.8%)

$11,500 + $8,500

$20,000

2013

$1,786 (+49.4%)

$11,500 + $18,400

$29,900

2012

$1,195

$11,500 + $36,700

$48,200

Tax history for 797 Dexter Corner Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,260 (+1.5%)

$114,800 + $391,000

$505,800

2024

$4,197 (+17.7%)

$114,800 + $391,000

$505,800

2023

$3,567 (−0.7%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2022

$3,592 (+1.2%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2021

$3,549 (+1.2%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2020

$3,508 (+8.0%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2019

$3,248 (+3.9%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2018

$3,126 (+4.4%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2017

$2,994 (+9.5%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2016

$2,735 (+2.8%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2015

$2,660 (+410.6%)

$11,500 + $88,800

$100,300

2014

$521 (−70.8%)

$11,500 + $8,500

$20,000

2013

$1,786 (+49.4%)

$11,500 + $18,400

$29,900

2012

$1,195

$11,500 + $36,700

$48,200

*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

Beds

Baths

3.5

Stories

Lot width

404 ft.

Lot depth

325 ft.

Lot size

2.49 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,800

Year built

2014

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1401600011

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

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 Detached Garage Spaces: 3
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Detached Garage

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
# of Rooms: 9
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $36,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick, Stone, Shingle Siding, Block
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 404X325
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,475
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $48,200
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $1,115

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Wall Unit
Oil, Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Location Information
Cross Street: PINE TREE ROAD
Directions: Rt 135 To Pine Tree Road, Right To South Street, Left To Dexter Corner Road, House On Left.

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,800
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.49 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401600011

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Townsend Early Childhood Center

Public K • Assigned • 0.8mi

Meredith (Everett) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi

5/10

Odessa High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.2mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° 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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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

$298,000 – $361,000

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Home values near 797 Dexter Corner Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
844 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2257 Sq. Ft.	$739,507
866 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2125 Sq. Ft.	$483,885
811 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$786,795

Address	Redfin Estimate
721 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$288,159
832 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$650,484
782 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2550 Sq. Ft.	$742,632

Address	Redfin Estimate
796 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1104 Sq. Ft.	$331,492
785 Dexter Corner Road, Townsend, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$699,302

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