PRICE drop Alert! Sellers motivated so bring all offers! Priced to sell under the comparables! Estate sale and 🌳 Rare Find on 2.47 Acres 🏡 Welcome to 381 Union Church Rd, Townsend! This home is where peaceful, private living meets space, versatility, and opportunity. Nestled on nearly 2.5 acres with no HOA or deed restrictions, this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath ranch offers the rare blend of comfort, function, and freedom in the highly desirable Appoquinimink School District. Built in 1995 and refreshed in 2025, this property features: All-new luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout Fresh paint throughout — bright, clean, and move-in ready Spacious 1,680 sq ft layout with open living areas. Attached 2-car garage PLUS a powered detached 2-car garage (built in 2000) with lean-to — perfect for car collectors, DIYers, or extra storage. Large wood-burning stove to keep you cozy through the colder months. The lot is a true standout — with a mix of open lawn, mature landscaping, and wooded privacy along the back half of the property. Whether you enjoy peaceful outdoor living, gardening, or exploring nature, this land delivers. With iron rod fencing in the backyard, it’s ideal for pets or securing equipment — and the wooded section in the rear may appeal to hunters or outdoor enthusiasts looking for privacy and potential recreational use, right in their own backyard. With a private well and septic system, and no community restrictions, your use of the property is flexible and yours to define. 🛠 This is an inherited estate being sold as-is. While the home has been well cared for, the sellers are unable to complete a Class H inspection or make repairs. However, they are open to reasonable negotiations for material concerns. Inspections are welcome and encouraged, for informational purposes only. 📐 Public records (approx.): Home: 1,680 sq ft Attached Garage: 576 sq ft Detached Garage: 648 sq ft (with electric & lean-to) Covered Front Porch: 144 sq ft Total improved area: 3,048 sq ft 🚗 Bring your boats, RVs, ATVs — plenty of space for toys and tools, with no restrictions holding you back. 🦌 Looking for land to stretch out — or even hunt on your own property? This one checks the boxes. 📅 Schedule your tour today — homes with this kind of space, potential, and location don’t come around often!
For sale
Price cut: $30K (8/9)
$484,900
381 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
3beds
1,675sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1995
2.44 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$289/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Large wood-burning stove
- 31 days
- on Zillow |
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 09, 2025 at 05:30am
Listed by:
Carolyn J Young 302-270-4802,
Iron Valley Real Estate Premier 3027414545,
Co-Listing Agent: Kurt Bentley 302-530-5698,
Iron Valley Real Estate Premier
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2083146

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Programmable Thermostat, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Refrigerator, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Ice Maker, Self Cleaning Oven, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Family Room Off Kitchen, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Wood Burning Stove
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,251
- Total interior livable area: 1,675 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,675
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 12
- Parking features: Storage, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 4
- Uncovered spaces: 8
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Doors, Accessible Hallway(s), >84" Garage Door
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Exterior features: Lighting, Flood Lights, Rain Gutters, Storage, Sidewalks
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Wrought Iron
Lot
- Size: 2.44 Acres
- Dimensions: 182.50 x 607.60
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Parcel number: 14016.00189
- Zoning: NC40
- Special conditions: Probate Listing
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Crawl Space, Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1995
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Low Pressure Pipe (LPP)
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Propane, Other
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Monitored
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $289/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $32,300
- Annual tax amount: $1,494
- Date on market: 7/12/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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