307 Ratledge Road

Closed 9/11/26

Sold

Last Sold Price

$380,000

3 beds1 bath1,738 sqft$219/sqft

307 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Single FamilyProperty Type

2.07 acresLot Size

1965Year Built

$219/sq ftPrice per sq ft

7 carsParking Spaces

Description

Fyi... Pro Pics, with aerial view, to be posted on Friday. Welcome to this Country-Cozy Full Brick Ranch Style home peacefully nestled on 2.07 acres, surrounded by trees, offering 4 BedRms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Screened Porch, a 3-Bay Detached Garage, a 4-Bay Detached Garage with Lean-To and Loft, spacious front and back yard, and a beautiful property with LOTS of Privacy and Tranquility. Just minutes to Middletown or Smyrna, shopping, medical, park, post office, etc., and located in Appoquinimink...Fyi... Pro Pics, with aerial view, to be posted on Friday. Welcome to this Country-Cozy Full Brick Ranch Style home peacefully nestled on 2.07 acres, surrounded by trees, offering 4 BedRms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Screened Porch, a 3-Bay Detached Garage, a 4-Bay Detached Garage with Lean-To and Loft, spacious front and back yard, and a beautiful property with LOTS of Privacy and Tranquility. Just minutes to Middletown or Smyrna, shopping, medical, park, post office, etc., and located in Appoquinimink School District. This property offers a uniqueness unlike others in the area. Many locals (and not so local) had their furniture Upholstered and Refinished in the custom built detached Garage, which has 4-Garage Bays (used as a Workshop, Spray Painting, Wood Furniture Stripping, Lawn Mower, a Large Office, and Lean-To with a Loft on the back. The 3-Bay Garage was used for Antique vehicles, Auto's, and Storage. This Original Owner has taken great care of the property inside and out, and is the epitome of country cozy with wood flooring throughout (except kitchen and bath are vinyl), family room with brick wood burning fireplace barn wood mantle and a wide plank wood featured wall, crown and chair rail molding throughout. The Generac Home Generator comes in handy if/when electric is out. The Living Room is welcoming and spacious and offers a beautiful front yard view. Large Basement with high ceiling, hosts the Laundry W&D and Laundry Sink, Oil Tank, Bilco Door, Thermo Pride Furnace, and components from the previous Wood Stove, Well Tank, and offers an abundance of space for storage or opportunity to finish and create additional living space (rec room, theatre, home office, craft room, etc). The home is situated nicely on the lot, with beautiful mature trees, offering generous size front yard, with a picturesque set-back from the road, and a spacious backyard perfect for play or gatherings, and could allow flexibility for future addition/expansion. An adorable Garden Shed is also in the backyard. No HOA. The oversized stone driveway offers LOTS of Parking Space (perfect for entertaining) and great if you want to store a Boat, RV, Truck, Trailer, etc. SOME NEW HIGHLIGHTS: Thermo Pride Furnace Heater 2020, Oil Tank 2022 or 2023, New Well (96ft) 2021 and Well Pump 2021, Water Softener 2021, Sump Pump 2021, Kitchen Refrig 2025, Washer & Dryer, Stove 2017, Sink Faucet 2024, Vinyl Floor 2023, Cordless BlindsToGo 2023, Dehumidifier 2023, Ceiling Fans, Bath Reno with low threshold shower 2008, Shutters 2006. Home/Property Size and Tax info provided by NCC Public Records. Seller converted attached garage into BedRm and Family Rm (estimated 136 sqft) which is included in this listing home sqft estimated to be 1,738 (may differ from county record). List Price reflects property age, condition, size. Prefer to sell As-Is. Information provided is presumed accurate; Buyer to do their own Due Diligence. DO NOT Enter the Property (driveway, yard, etc) without an Approved Appt (No Approval is Trespassing). Call agent ASAP for a showing appt. Make this home Your Home. See for yourself, this is a rare chance to own a great property offering multiple detached garages (7 bays and Lean To), Privacy, 2 Acres with large usable front and back yard, No HOA, in a rural country setting with convenience of minutes away from town, shopping, etc.

Listed by: Lisa A Johannsen 302.270.5082 ljohannsen@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Listing closed: 09/11/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2108126

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Property Information for 307 Ratledge Road

Property Details

Taxes: $2,415 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 14-016.00-014
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Building Name: NONE AVAILABLE (TOWNSEND DE)
Total Parking Spaces: 7
Central Air: No
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,738.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1965
Lot Size: 2.07 AC / 90,169 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: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $286,600

Year Assessed: 2025
Municipal Trash: No
Zoning: NC21
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,738.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,738.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Block, Brick
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8052/1001/1622/805210011622_512_384_WM_dNzp-B9AIEktSSAQ.jpg
Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished
Foundation Details: Block
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1
# Bathrooms Full: 1
Other Structure: Garage(s), Storage Barn/Shed

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Estimated
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Not In Development, Private

Fencing: Decorative, Split Rail
Parcel ID: 2363289
Land Lease: No

Parking

Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 7

Total Garage Spaces: 7
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Security Features: Security System
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/NH06538

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s)
Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: None

Cooling Fuel: None
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Cess Pool
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Generator

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.LisaJohannsen.com

Property History for 307 Ratledge Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Sep 11, 2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2108126	$380,000	—
Jul 31, 2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2108126		—
Jul 31, 2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2108126		—
Jul 29, 2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2108126	$380,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
09/11/2026	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2108126	$380,000
07/31/2026	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2108126	—
07/31/2026	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2108126	—
07/29/2026	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2108126	$380,000

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

Public Records for 307 Ratledge Road

Taxable ValueLand$132,100Additions$327,500Total$459,600

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,392 SqFtStories1Lot Size90,169 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1965Year Renovated1965ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN14-016.00-014

Schools near 307 Ratledge Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
8/10	Townsend Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	1 to 5	1.2 mi
5/10	Meredith (Everett) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.8 mi
10/10	Odessa High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
8/10	Townsend Elementary School Public1 to 5 Serves this home	1.2 mi
5/10	Meredith (Everett) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.8 mi
10/10	Odessa High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.5 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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