437 Gum Bush Road

Closed 11/9/09
Closed 11/9/09
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Sold
Last Sold Price
$285,000
4 beds2,100 sqft
437 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
Single FamilyProperty Type
3.56 acresLot Size
1970Year Built
$136/sq ftPrice per sq ft
8 carsParking Spaces

Description

Orig owner custom built 4bed, 2.5 bath, full basement, inground pool, split rail fence. Home is nestled around variety of trees that is a nature lovers paradise on 3.5 acres. With a childhood swing still hanging from a tree to bird feeders around, enjoy nature's beauty in your own yard. Spacious kitchen with a brick backsplash, newer appliances including double oven, cooktop, dishwasher and refrig, lot of cabinets with built in spice rack cabinet and window overlooking the pool and back yard. Great...Orig owner custom built 4bed, 2.5 bath, full basement, inground pool, split rail fence. Home is nestled around variety of trees that is a nature lovers paradise on 3.5 acres. With a childhood swing still hanging from a tree to bird feeders around, enjoy nature's beauty in your own yard. Spacious kitchen with a brick backsplash, newer appliances including double oven, cooktop, dishwasher and refrig, lot of cabinets with built in spice rack cabinet and window overlooking the pool and back yard. Great room with brick fireplace and custom shelves on each side. The living room with bay window with front yard view. Main floor laundry room alongside a powder room. The home has lots of trim, crown molding, chair rail and traditional 1970's paneling. Master suite has full bath. Spacious garage with workbench area and room for extra storage and a separate shed in the back. Great condition and beautiful lot.
  • Listed by: Lisa A Johannsen 302.270.5082 ljohannsen@psre.com • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Listing closed: 11/09/2009 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1005372874

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$475,000

Avg days on market

69

Sale-to-list ratio

97.4%

Townsend, DE

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Property Information for 437 Gum Bush Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,766 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 1501100044
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Contemporary
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: Yes
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: BLACKBIRD LAND
  • Total Parking Spaces: 5
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Lot Size: 3.56 AC / 155,074 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District County ID: 300200396893
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: South Of The Canal (30907)
Waterfront / Water Access
Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2008
  • Tax Assessed Value: $79,500
  • Zoning: NC40
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Builder Name: SELLER
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,100.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Floors In Unit Count: 2
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick, Shingle Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3008/2034/7524/300820347524_512_384_WM_ihKuxapr9w5drP0Z.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Fully Carpeted, Vinyl, Tile/Brick
  • Basement Type: Full, Unfinished
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 155,074
  • Lot Features: Irregular, Trees/Wooded, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2364989
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Inside Access, Oversized
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Water Treat System, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Built-In Range, Oven - Double, Dishwasher
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Window Features: Bay/Bow
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: In Ground
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Oil
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Oil
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: www.LisaJohannsen.com

Property History for 437 Gum Bush Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 9, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005372874

$285,000—
Nov 1, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #778858276

$285,000—
Nov 1, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #278858276

$285,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/09/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005372874

$285,000
11/01/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #778858276

$285,000
11/01/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #278858276

$285,000

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

Public Records for 437 Gum Bush Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,409 ($367 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,075 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,075 SqFtStories2Lot Size155,074 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1970ZoningNC40CountyNEW CASTLEAPN15-011.00-044Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 437 Gum Bush Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Old State Elementary School
Public - 1 to 5
Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Odessa High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Old State Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Cantwell Bridge Middle School
Public6 to 8

Odessa High School
Public9 to 12

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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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 437 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734
$285,000
4
2,100
155,074
443 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734
$165,000
3
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130,680
451 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734
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3
2,025
131,116
457 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734
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1
1,225
252,648
411 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734
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