Beautiful 2-Story, tranquil winding blacktop driveway nestled on 21acres, backs to Blackbird State Forest; perfect for walk/riding trail. Instant Equity possible via a SubDivision, previous owner (who used as a small farm) went thru steps with County for subdivide with 4 lots ranging in 1 to 1.5 acres with current home keeping 16+ acres. Former pastures are leased for farming (no contract). Current owner Renovated the interior of the Large Barn (removed barn stalls) added concrete floor, R30 insulated walls, ceiling R60, Elec Breaker Box Amp, Heat and A/C Propane Forced Air 5-Ton AC, commercial grade ladder for large attic storage. Electric, water, side doors (prev for stalls), Front and Back Door electric openers, person door, separate room (great for storage, tack room, or office) and a Lein-To with concrete patio. Previously used for horses, alpacas, goats. Near the Lien-to remains small fenced pasture. Unique Property, with Large Detached Pole Barn, Smaller Barn, Acreage, Rural privacy, etc. offers a MULTITUDE of Possibilities and Uses and People, Car Enthusiast, Mechanic, Horses, Alpacas, Goats, Dog Kennel, Boat Storage, etc. HOME Interior has also been completely renovated. Covered front porch with wrought iron handrail, galley style foyer direct view to Living Rm with double-side wood burning brick fireplace. Prev wall removed to create open view into kitchen. Family Rm with slider to the back patio. Primary Bed/Bath Suite on the main floor with 2 walk-in closets and a tile floored bath with dual sinks and Shower with glass doors. An Inlaw/Guest Suite also on the mail floor has a bedroom with 2 closets, hall closet and bath with tub/shower could add a door to that section of the hall for more privacy. Staircase hall with pocket door to Upper Floor for Beds 2 and 3, full bath (tub/shower), 2 walk-in attic rooms, and 3 dormer nooks great for desk space, reading, bookcases, or toy area. OTHER DETAILS: ROOF 2016 (GAF Timberline HD Architectural Lifetime Shingles 50year. 2 Garage Doors with openers, KeyPad Entry. XLarge landscape rocks. Concrete Patio, Blacktop Driveway. KITCHEN: Toasted Antique Cabinets, Maple Black Forest cabinet vanity. Sandstorm Granite. Stainless appliances, center Island, peninsula with sink and bar seating. DINING custom built book case with base cabinets. LAUNDRY Front Load W/D with base storage, laundry sink, door to backyard and garage. HALF-BATH in laundry room close to garage and back patio. HVAC Serviced in 2025; Unit 1 is MainFloor 2023; Unit 2 for Upper Floor. Water Heaters: Regular Tank Electric; the Tankless Elec & Propane both systems work entire home or can run separately; Propane Tank Owned 1,000 gallon inspected 2015 located outside primary bedrm. Propane Tank Leaded 120gallon leased with Griffith used for Large Pole Barn Heat; Culligan Water Softener 2015; Flooring: wood, tile, carpet; Recessed Lights; Ceiling Fans in each bedroom and other rooms; MANY closets throughout; Mature Beautiful Trees, Landscaping. Full Size BASEMENT with bilco door, spacious for storage, workshop, separate hobby room, great space to finish for Game Room, Bar, Theatre, Exercise Room. Home Size, Taxes provide by County website and presume accurate. Buyer responsibility to do Due Diligence and verify data.
For sale
$1,699,999
640 Blackbird Station Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
4beds
4,055sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1989
21.1 Acres Lot
$1,619,000 Zestimate®
$419/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Tranquil winding blacktop drivewayXlarge landscape rocksRecessed lightsMany closets throughoutStainless appliancesBlacktop driveway
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Lisa Johannsen 302-270-5082,
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown 3022855100
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2105032
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Great Room, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Laundry, Attic, Hobby Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Sink
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Attic - Floored
- Level: Upper
Other
- Level: Upper
Basement
- Level: Lower
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Features: Built-in Features, Chair Rail, Crown Molding
- Level: Main
Family room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Foyer
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Main
Other
- Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
- Level: Upper
Great room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Fireplace - Wood Burning
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Lower
Other
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Features: Breakfast Bar, Flooring - Wood, Kitchen Island, Eat-in Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Features: Attached Bathroom
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Entry Level Bedroom, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Wood
- Basement: Full,Interior Entry,Exterior Entry,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Workshop
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Double Sided, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,055
- Total interior livable area: 4,055 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,055
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Oversized, Paved, Private, Attached, Detached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 6
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 21.1 Acres
- Features: Adjoins - Public Land, Backs to Trees, Crops Reserved, Not In Development, Private, Subdivision Possible
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: Sub Division Possible
- Parcel number: 14020.00087
- Zoning: SR
- Special conditions: Standard
- Horses can be raised: Yes
- Horse amenities: Horses Allowed
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1989
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld, On Site Septic
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $419/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $620,000
- Annual tax amount: $5,223
- Date on market: 6/11/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Yellow Workbench Cabinets In Detached Bldg, Personal Property
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$1,619,000
$1.52M - $1.70M
$3,760/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/11/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,699,999+319.8%$419/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2105032 Report a problem | ||
| 5/11/2015 | Sold | $405,000-25%$100/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $540,000-38.3%$133/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6515876 Report a problem | ||
| 10/24/2013 | Listing removed | $875,000$216/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ASSOCIATES #6199929 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2013 | Price change | $875,000-2.2%$216/sqft |
Source: RE/MAX ASSOCIATES #6199929 Report a problem | ||
| 9/14/2012 | Listed for sale | $895,000+26.1%$221/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6109875 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2005 | Sold | $710,000$175/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $958,300 +487.2% |
| 2024 | $3,627 -30.3% | $163,200 |
| 2023 | $5,206 -0.7% | $163,200 |
| 2022 | $5,244 +1.2% | $163,200 |
| 2021 | $5,180 +1.2% | $163,200 |
| 2020 | $5,120 +8% | $163,200 |
| 2019 | $4,741 +8.5% | $163,200 |
| 2017 | $4,370 +9.4% | $163,200 |
| 2016 | $3,993 | $163,200 |
| 2015 | $3,993 | $163,200 |
| 2014 | -- | $163,200 |
| 2006 | -- | $163,200 +10.5% |
| 2005 | -- | $147,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NATownsend Early Childhood CenterGrades: KDistance: 2.3 mi
- 7/10Cantwell Bridge Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 10/10Odessa High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Appoquinimink
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Townsend
- 19734
- 640 Blackbird Station Rd
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