217 Green Giant Road

Closed 4/3/24

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Last Sold Price

$452,500

4 beds2 baths1,950 sqft

217 Green Giant Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Single FamilyProperty Type

3.29 acresLot Size

1932Year Built

$232/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

Discover the charm of this classic farmhouse, conveniently located within 3 miles of Middletown's center. The original barn adds character to your farmhouse dream turned reality. Step into the home's inviting hallway with updated laminate flooring revealing original hardwood floors still laying beneath. The living room boasts a brick fireplace, showcasing a perfect example of the original hardwood floors. This floor includes a bright and open dining room, kitchen with updated cabinets, island with...Discover the charm of this classic farmhouse, conveniently located within 3 miles of Middletown's center. The original barn adds character to your farmhouse dream turned reality. Step into the home's inviting hallway with updated laminate flooring revealing original hardwood floors still laying beneath. The living room boasts a brick fireplace, showcasing a perfect example of the original hardwood floors. This floor includes a bright and open dining room, kitchen with updated cabinets, island with farmhouse sink and dishwasher, range with overhead microwave and refrigerator, along with a full bathroom with tiled shower and floor, including shiplap walls with little vintage touches including the sink & vanity, mirror, and lighting. The shiplap and tile continue into the mudroom area and laundry. Ascend to four well-sized bedrooms upstairs, one currently serving as a versatile office with service stairs. The vintage-inspired full bathroom features a clawfoot tub just adds to that farmhouse feel. The walk-up attic offers potential for transforming into additional living space or ample storage. Outside, explore vast open spaces and the original barn, fenced in horse area, that is brimming with potential. Don't miss the chance to tour this unique farmhouse make sure to schedule your tour today!

Listed by: Daniel Stein 302.559.0508 danstein302@gmail.com • Coldwell Banker Realty

Listing closed: 04/03/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2055390

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$450,000

Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

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Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2,225
Square Feet: 0.32
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Property Information for 217 Green Giant Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,110 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 14-011.00-082
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial, Farmhouse/National Folk
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Expected On Market Date: 02-09-2024
Subdivision: TOWNSEND
Subdivision: TOWNSEND (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: GREARS CORNER
Legal Subdivision: ISAACS SUBD
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Room Count: 7
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,950.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1932
Lot Size: 3.29 AC / 143,312 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

School District County ID: 300200396893
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: South Of The Canal (30907)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2022
Tax Assessed Value: $58,900

Year Assessed: 2022
County Tax: $486
Improvement Assessed Value: $46,600
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $12,300
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC2A
Tax Lot: 082
School Tax: $1,624
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1

Upper Level 1

# Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
# Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 0
# Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 0
# Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Attic
Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Rooms Information

Room 1

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 2

Room Type: Bedroom 1
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 3

Room Type: Bedroom 2
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 4

Room Type: Bedroom 3
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Upper 1
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 5

Room Type: Kitchen
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0
Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Island

Room 6

Room Type: Dining Room
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 7

Room Type: Living Room
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 8

Room Type: Laundry
Room Length: 0.0

Room Width: 0.0
Room Level: Main
Room Exists: Yes
Room Dimensions: 0 X 0

Room 9

Room Type: Attic
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes
Room Features: Attic - Walk-Up, Attic - Floored

Room 10

Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Room Level: Unspecified

Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,950.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,950.00
Total SQFT: 1,950.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8028/5310/3716/802853103716_512_384_WM_giy9B54iC2kkpKWH.jpg
Flooring Type: Wood, Vinyl
Basement Type: Partial
Foundation Details: Stone
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Size Dimensions: 364.50 x 407.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Irregular, Level, Open, Front Yard, SideYard(s), Rear Yard
Fencing: Other
Parcel ID: 2361771
Ground Rent Exists: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway

Interior Features

Interior Features: Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick
Accessibility Features: None
Window Features: Replacement
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Pool: Yes - Personal
Personal Pool Features: Above Ground

Horse: Yes
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Utilities: Cable TV
Heating: Yes

Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Hot Water
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Oil, S/W Changeover
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 217 Green Giant Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Apr 3, 2024	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2055390	$452,500	—
Feb 13, 2024	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2055390		—
Feb 9, 2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2055390	$425,000	—
May 26, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597025715	$271,600	+18.3% / yr
May 25, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003958469	$271,600	—
Mar 17, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003958469		—
Nov 11, 2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003958469	$335,000	—
May 30, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #854791487	$138,750	—
May 30, 2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354791487	$185,000	—
May 30, 2013	Closed BRIGHT #1004050916	$185,000	—
Feb 7, 2013	Pending BRIGHT #1004050916		—
Jul 30, 2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004050916	$250,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
04/03/2024	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2055390	$452,500
02/13/2024	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2055390	—
02/09/2024	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2055390	$425,000
05/26/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #597025715	$271,600 +18.3% / yr
05/25/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1003958469	$271,600
03/17/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1003958469	—
11/11/2016	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1003958469	$335,000
05/30/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #854791487	$138,750
05/30/2013	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #354791487	$185,000
05/30/2013	Closed BRIGHT #1004050916	$185,000
02/07/2013	Pending BRIGHT #1004050916	—
07/30/2012	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004050916	$250,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 217 Green Giant Road

Taxable ValueLand$237,200Additions$360,200Total$597,400

Tax Record2025$4,637 ($386 / month)

Home Facts

Beds4Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,960 SqFtStories2Lot Size143,312 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1932Year Renovated1932ZoningNC2ACountyNEW CASTLEAPN14-011.00-082

Schools near 217 Green Giant Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
7/10	Bunker Hill Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	1 to 5	3.1 mi
5/10	Meredith (Everett) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	1.9 mi
9/10	Middletown High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	2.7 mi
NR	St. Andrew's School	Private - Nearby school	9 to 12	2.0 mi


Rating	School	Distance
7/10	Bunker Hill Elementary School Public1 to 5 Serves this home	3.1 mi
5/10	Meredith (Everett) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	1.9 mi
9/10	Middletown High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	2.7 mi
NR	St. Andrew's School Private9 to 12 Nearby school	2.0 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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This home: 217 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$452,500	4	2	1,950	143,312
227 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$712,000	3	3	3,150	202,118
213 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$660,000	4	3	3,925	207,781
229 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	3	4,350	87,120
211 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$470,000	4	3	3,575	71,874
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224 Wiggins Mill Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$125,000	–	–	–	189,050
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263 Wiggins Mill Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	4	3	4,150	43,560
237 Green Giant Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$342,000	3	3	2,475	43,560
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