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  • $380,000

    307 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

    3beds
    1,738sqft
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    $2,398/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1965
    2.07 Acres Lot
    $-- Zestimate®
    $219/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Beautiful mature treesSurrounded by treesFull basementCeiling fansWood flooring throughoutScreened porch
    FYI... Pro Pics, with aerial view, to be posted on Friday. Welcome to this Country-Cozy Full Brick Ranch Style home peacefully nestled on 2.07 acres, surrounded by trees, offering 4 BedRms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Screened Porch, a 3-Bay Detached Garage, a 4-Bay Detached Garage with Lean-To and Loft, spacious front and back yard, and a beautiful property with LOTS of Privacy and Tranquility. Just minutes to Middletown or Smyrna, shopping, medical, park, post office, etc., and located in Appoquinimink School District. This property offers a uniqueness unlike others in the area. Many locals (and not so local) had their furniture Upholstered and Refinished in the custom built detached Garage, which has 4-Garage Bays (used as a Workshop, Spray Painting, Wood Furniture Stripping, Lawn Mower, a Large Office, and Lean-To with a Loft on the back. The 3-Bay Garage was used for Antique vehicles, Auto's, and Storage. This Original Owner has taken great care of the property inside and out, and is the epitome of country cozy with wood flooring throughout (except kitchen and bath are vinyl), family room with brick wood burning fireplace barn wood mantle and a wide plank wood featured wall, crown and chair rail molding throughout. The Generac Home Generator comes in handy if/when electric is out. The Living Room is welcoming and spacious and offers a beautiful front yard view. Large Basement with high ceiling, hosts the Laundry W&D and Laundry Sink, Oil Tank, Bilco Door, Thermo Pride Furnace, and components from the previous Wood Stove, Well Tank, and offers an abundance of space for storage or opportunity to finish and create additional living space (rec room, theatre, home office, craft room, etc). The home is situated nicely on the lot, with beautiful mature trees, offering generous size front yard, with a picturesque set-back from the road, and a spacious backyard perfect for play or gatherings, and could allow flexibility for future addition/expansion. An adorable Garden Shed is also in the backyard. No HOA. The oversized stone driveway offers LOTS of Parking Space (perfect for entertaining) and great if you want to store a Boat, RV, Truck, Trailer, etc. SOME NEW HIGHLIGHTS: Thermo Pride Furnace Heater 2020, Oil Tank 2022 or 2023, New Well (96ft) 2021 and Well Pump 2021, Water Softener 2021, Sump Pump 2021, Kitchen Refrig 2025, Washer & Dryer, Stove 2017, Sink Faucet 2024, Vinyl Floor 2023, Cordless BlindsToGo 2023, Dehumidifier 2023, Ceiling Fans, Bath Reno with low threshold shower 2008, Shutters 2006. Home/Property Size and Tax info provided by NCC Public Records. Seller converted attached garage into BedRm and Family Rm (estimated 136 sqft) which is included in this listing home sqft estimated to be 1,738 (may differ from county record). List Price reflects property age, condition, size. Prefer to sell As-Is. Information provided is presumed accurate; Buyer to do their own Due Diligence. DO NOT Enter the Property (driveway, yard, etc) without an Approved Appt (No Approval is Trespassing). Call agent ASAP for a showing appt. Make this home Your Home. See for yourself, this is a rare chance to own a great property offering multiple detached garages (7 bays and Lean To), Privacy, 2 Acres with large usable front and back yard, No HOA, in a rural country setting with convenience of minutes away from town, shopping, etc.
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    Listed by:

    Lisa Johannsen 302-270-5082,

    Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown 3022855100

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2108126MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 3
      • Bathrooms: 1
      • Full bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bedrooms: 3
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Forced Air, Oil
      Cooling
      • None
      Appliances
      • Included: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
      • Laundry: In Basement
      Features
      • Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Molding
      • Flooring: Vinyl, Wood
      • Windows: Window Treatments
      • Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Rear Entrance,Sump Pump,Unfinished
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      • Fireplace features: Brick, Wood Burning
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 1,738
      • Total interior livable area: 1,738 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 1,738
      • Finished area below ground: 0
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      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 7
      • Parking features: Storage, Covered, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Rear, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Oversized, Detached, Driveway
      • Garage spaces: 7
      • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: None
      Features
      • Levels: One
      • Stories: 1
      • Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
      • Exterior features: Boat Storage
      • Pool features: None
      • Fencing: Decorative,Split Rail
      Lot
      • Size: 2.07 Acres
      • Features: Backs to Trees, Not In Development, Private
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
      • Parcel number: 14016.00014
      • Zoning: NC21
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Block, Brick
      • Foundation: Block
      • Roof: Shingle
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1965

      Utilities & green energy

      • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Generator
      • Sewer: Cesspool
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Security: Security System
      • Subdivision: None Available
      HOA
      • Has HOA: No
      Location
      • Region: Townsend

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $219/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $286,600
      • Annual tax amount: $2,415
      • Date on market: 7/29/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Inclusions: Wall Safe In Basement
      • Exclusions: Personal Property
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        Not available

        Estimated sales range

        Not available

        $2,288/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/31/2026Contingent$380,000$219/sqft
        Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2108126 Report a problem
        7/29/2026Listed for sale$380,000$219/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DENC2108126 Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $459,600 +580.9%
        2024$836 +26.7%$67,500
        2023$660 -0.7%$67,500
        2022$665 -6%$67,500
        2021$707 +2%$67,500
        2020$693 +14.9%$67,500
        2019$603 +8.5%$67,500
        2017$556 $67,500
        2016-- $67,500
        2015-- $67,500
        2014-- $67,500
        2013-- $67,500
        2012-- $67,500
        2011-- $67,500
        2010-- $67,500
        2009-- $67,500
        2008-- $67,500
        2007-- $67,500
        2006-- $67,500
        2005-- $67,500
        2004-- $67,500
        2003-- $67,500
        2002-- $67,500
        2001-- $67,500
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19734

        Getting around

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        Car-Dependent
        26 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        • District: Appoquinimink

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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