Your slice of country paradise is now available! Twenty four acres of quiet, picturesque land and three bedroom, two bath home with outbuildings is waiting for its new owners. This rare find, has 518 feet of road frontage. Follow the driveway through the property and when it turns there is a scenic bridge with a gate over a tranquil stream. Cross the bridge and follow the driveway through some trees and then it opens to a large clearing where the driveway circles in front of the home and there is a parking area. There Is a two tier deck on the front of the home for outdoor entertainment. Stepping through the front door you are in the spacious living room with tile floor and crown molding. The kitchen was updated with Amish built cabinets, corian countertops, triple bowl sink, gas cooktop, double ovens and the refrigerator is included. The island adds additional storage and prep space. The tile floor continues into the breakfast area along with the crown molding. The large owner’s suite has tile floor, walk in closet and ceiling fan. The owner’s bath has tile floor, updated luxurious jet tub, walk in shower and spacious vanity to put all your stuff within easy reach. Two bedrooms, one with walk in closet and a hall bath are at the other end of the home. The laundry room includes the washer and dryer and has cabinets and shelves for extra storage space. The HVAC and water heater have been updated. The home is in the middle of the property, behind the back yard it is wooded and there is another stream before you reach the end of the property. About two thirds of the property is wooded. It is also adjacent to a large parcel of state land. There are two storage sheds to store equipment. There is a run in shed too. The property is nearby to Blackbird State Forest which has walking/hiking and horseback trails. Property is being sold as is. Don’t miss your opportunity to own a slice of paradise, book your tour today!
Sold for $442,000 on 03/12/24
$442,000
1911 Harvey Straughn Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3beds
1,404sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
24.69 Acres Lot
$529,500 Zestimate®
$315/sqft
$2,362 Estimated rent
Home value
$529,500
$402,000 - $672,000
$2,362/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: April 07, 2025 at 05:57pm
Listed by:
Susan Squire 302-276-6088,
Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors
Bought with:
Kelly Clark, RS0024749
Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2053002
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 12
Bedroom 2
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 130 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 10
Kitchen
- Features: Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island
- Level: Main
- Area: 260 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20 x 13
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 36 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 6
Living room
- Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding
- Level: Main
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 13
Heating
- Other, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Cooktop, Dryer, Oven, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Open Floorplan, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,404
- Total interior livable area: 1,404 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,404
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Gravel, Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 24.69 Acres
- Dimensions: 518.90 x 2584.10
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 15020.00090
- Zoning: SR
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: On Site Septic, Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Townsend
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/12/2024 | Sold | $442,000+0.9%$315/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2053002 | ||
| 2/19/2024 | Pending sale | $437,900$312/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053002 | ||
| 2/11/2024 | Listed for sale | $437,900$312/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053002 | ||
| 12/11/2023 | Pending sale | $437,900$312/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053002 | ||
| 11/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $437,900$312/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2053002 | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $47,200 +247.1% |
| 2024 | $320 -8.5% | $13,600 |
| 2023 | $350 -0.5% | $13,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19734
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Clayton Elementary SchoolGrades: K-4Distance: 5.2 mi
- 4/10Smyrna Middle SchoolGrades: 7-8Distance: 5.4 mi
- 7/10Smyrna High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Smyrna
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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