Welcome to "Summit Bridge", a unique property in Townsend, DE! Situated on a spacious hillside 4.3-acre lot, this listing offers not one, but two homes connected by meandering walkways and a built-in swimming pool. The main home is a charming 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom, 2-car garage with a Ranch style residence, boasting a finished lower level with an additional dining area, a second full kitchen (completely remodeled 2021), a family gathering area with a wood-burning fireplace, new roof (2024), and a three season porch. Step inside and admire the practical layout, perfectly accommodating family lifestyle. The interior boasts a variety of desirable features, including updated bathrooms (main in 2019, Primary bath in 2023), freshly painted interior (2023), 2 full kitchens, hardwood flooring on the main level living areas, and a beautiful Florida Room with ceramic tile. The property's exterior is complemented by useful outbuildings, providing a valuable additional 3-car detached garage that provides storage space or potential for a workshop or studio. The possibilities are endless with these additional structures. The swimming area boasts a large Tiki-covered building with a full kitchen, bathroom, screened area, and serene waterfall. For sunsets, enjoy the brand-new (2022) lighted deck across the entire back of the home. The cooling is supplied by the central A/C system in the main home, ensuring comfort during warmer months. For heating, enjoy the efficiency of hot water baseboard heating in both homes and wood-burning fireplaces in both homes. The second home with 3- bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a new roof (2024), and a large living area open to the eat-in kitchen which provides even more possibilities—offering ample space for multi-generational living or an exciting investment opportunity. This property offers ample space for comfortable living. Located in the sought-after area of Appoquinimink, this property offers both tranquility and accessibility. With its distinctive ranch-style homes, multiple living spaces, and abundant land, this property is truly a gem. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity for multi-generational living or investment potential- schedule your tour today! Property includes two tax parcels: 1401100086 (2.34 acres) and 1401100019 (1.96 acres). The total number of beds, baths, and square footage referenced in the listing is combined, reflecting both homes. Listing agent must accompany all showings, with 24 hours notice. Prior to confirmation of showing, selling agent will provide listing agent with copy of satisfactory pre-qualification, and selling agent must accompany buyer at all showings.
For sale
$950,000
5756 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
7beds
4,025sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1958
4.3 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$236/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Built-in swimming poolFreshly painted interiorUpdated bathroomsNew roofHot water baseboard heatingUseful outbuildingsRanch style residence
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 03, 2025 at 06:32am
Listed by:
A John Price 302-379-6318,
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate 4108851606,
Co-Listing Agent: Anne Bryant Peoples 302-379-4828,
Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2070940

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 7
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Basement
- Area: 1353
Heating
- Baseboard, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Finished,Walk-Out Access
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Insert
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,025
- Total interior livable area: 4,025 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,672
- Finished area below ground: 1,353
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Rear, Attached, Detached
- Attached garage spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private
Lot
- Size: 4.3 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding
- Additional parcels included: Property includes two tax parcels: 1401100086 & 1401100019 (5756 & 5748 Summit Bridge Rd)
- Parcel number: 1401100086
- Zoning: NC40
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Shingle Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1958
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Exists
- Water: Well
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Deep Branch Farms
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Townsend
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $236/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $133,900
- Annual tax amount: $5,103
- Date on market: 11/5/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
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