Custom built ranch with passive and active solar, on 28+ wooded acres, extremely energy efficient with low costs to run household. Privacy is supreme, 1/4 mile driveway! Great views of wildlife from your own living room, porch or deck. Formal Dining room, large living room, family room with woodstove, sun room, three bedrooms, partial basement plus garage, large pole barn, two sheds, greenhouse and a one year warranty.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
28.58 acresLot Size
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brenda Murray• BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
•302-571-8855 (broker)
Bought with Janet Ulshafer• Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
*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
28.58 Acres
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Style
Ranch
County
New Castle County
APN
1401500033
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Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
SR
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.
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Skylight(s), CeilngFan(s), Wood Stove, Central Vacuum, Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Fully Finished
Exterior
Property Information
Accessibility Features: Mobility Improvements
Improvement Assessed Value: $71,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, Barn/Farm Building
Exterior Information
Sidewalks
Property Green Features
Remarks: Constructed as passive solar, now active solar. Possible to sell excess RECS for extra money. Heat is ground water heat pump for efficient energy usage. Septic and well. Wooded lot for wood stove if wanted as back-up.
Lot Information
Lot Features: Trees/Wooded, Subdivision Possible
Lot Size Dimensions: 0
Tidal Water: No
Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $9,000
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $80,100
Tax Year: 2010
Tax Annual Amount: $1,854
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Underground, Circuit Breakers
Electric, Solar Active/Passive, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric, Solar
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
Location Information
Cross Street: RATLEDGE
Directions: So. on Summit Bridge Rd. , past Townsend, R. onto Ratledge Rd. L. onto Dexter Corner Rd. 3rd. driveways on R.
Location Type: Creek
Waterfrontage Information
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
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Stories: —
Lot Size: 28.58 acres
Style: Ranch
Year Built: —
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1401500033
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 • 1.3mi
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
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Odessa High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
10/10
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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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 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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Historical weather
Townsend, DE • 19734
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Sun exposure
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
$789,000 – $956,000
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