Rare opportunity to own +/- 116 acres of land in New Castle County. Just outside of the town limits of Townsend, it may be possible to have this annexed into the town and get access to public sewer. Currently SR zoning and classified as farmland. This sale consists of 2 parcels that will be sold together. Access to the property is off of Dexter Corner Road. Approximately 8 acres has been farmed in the past. Most of the property is high and dry with a stream running through part of the land. There is plentiful wildlife including deer and turkeys. Great opportunity for development. All due diligence is the responsibility of the buyer. Any roll back taxes will also be the responsibility of the buyer. Tax ID#'s - 14-016.00-008 & 14-016.00-009
Vacant landProperty Type
116.26 acresLot Size
$21,504Price/Acres
Listed by David Landon• Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
•302-733-7000 (broker)
•ccashman@psre.com (broker)
Listed by Kirsten Landon• Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
Sale and tax history for 0 Dexter Corner Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
BRIGHT MLS #DENC2075584
May 29, 2025
Pending
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Feb 5, 2025
Listed
$2,500,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,884
$1,292,200
Public record
Public record
Zoning
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80.26 Acres
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Vacant Land
County
New Castle County
APN
1401600008
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Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
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 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
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.1 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 0 Dexter Corner Rd
$2,307,502
$192K under list price of $2.50M
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