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3 beds2,147 sqft$314/sqft
5869.5 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
Single FamilyProperty Type
9.57 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$314/sq ftPrice per sq ft
15 carsParking Spaces

Description

Welcome to 5871 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, Delaware, where meticulous care meets stunning design in this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath raised ranch. Set on a perfectly manicured 1-acre lot, this home boasts professional landscaping with garden beds, a tree-lined driveway, and engineered swales and ditches. The property features an oversized concrete parking lot, two sheds with underground electricity nearby, and a pole barn ideal for car lifts, tools, and toys. Enjoy multiple patios, including one with...Welcome to 5871 Summit Bridge Road, Townsend, Delaware, where meticulous care meets stunning design in this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath raised ranch. Set on a perfectly manicured 1-acre lot, this home boasts professional landscaping with garden beds, a tree-lined driveway, and engineered swales and ditches. The property features an oversized concrete parking lot, two sheds with underground electricity nearby, and a pole barn ideal for car lifts, tools, and toys. Enjoy multiple patios, including one with a hot tub and another with a covered area and porch swing. Inside, you'll find immaculate hardwood floors, luxury carpets, and a beautifully updated kitchen, dining room, and sunroom that fill the space with natural light. The living room and den offer cozy vibes, with a pellet stove in the den and a large bow window upstairs. The sunroom and den have nearly new mini-split units, complementing the newer central HVAC system for year-round comfort. The upper level has three spacious bedrooms with double closets, including a master with an updated en suite bathroom. The one-car attached garage, currently a salon, is perfect for a workshop or additional storage. This property also includes an additional 8.57-acre parcel (Tax ID#: 14-012.00-194), located at 5869.5 Summit Bridge Road. Zoned SR - Suburban Reserve, offering versatile potential for agricultural, residential, and various other uses. Key features include clear, usable land with a history of agricultural use, a built-in variance allowing a 47-foot road frontage for building, and a charming wooded section at the back of the parcel. The property boasts a stream at the far edge, providing a tranquil babbling brook, and is surrounded by rural, cozy charm. The land behind the parcel, owned by Saint Andrews, has no plans for development, providing continued privacy and quiet enjoyment. Don’t miss this opportunity to own and develop your ideal country estate in one of the most highly sought after school districts and areas of Delaware.

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  • Listed by: Anthony Thomas Letizia 845.222.3569 anthony.letizia.21@gmail.com • VRA Realty
Listing closed: 11/26/2024 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2064472

Recent comparable sales

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$502,000

Avg days on market

49

Sale-to-list ratio

100.3%

Townsend, DE

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Location

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Property Information for 5869.5 Summit Bridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $2,138 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 14-012.00-179
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Raised Ranch/Rambler
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Garden/Lawn, Pasture
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 07-12-2024
  • Subdivision: TOWNSEND
  • Subdivision: TOWNSEND (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Legal Subdivision: ALLEN SUBD
  • Total Parking Spaces: 15
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 12
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,147.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • 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
  • Garage SQFT: 750
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 9.57 AC / 416,869 SF
Location
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
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
Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2022
  • Tax Assessed Value: $59,700
  • Year Assessed: 2022
  • County Tax: $492
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $49,700
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $10,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: SR
  • Zoning Dscrp: Suburban reserve
  • Tax Lot: 179
  • School Tax: $1,646
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2
All Lower Levels
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,147.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,750.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,147.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Fully Finished
  • 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-Main Level-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 112.60 x 434.80 (5871 ONLY)
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Landscaping, Level, Rural, Secluded, Additional Lot(s)
  • Road Surface Type: Black Top, Concrete
  • Road Frontage Length: 113.00
  • Fencing: Vinyl
  • Location Type: Rural
  • Parcel ID: 2361967
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: 14-012.00-194
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 13
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Fireplace: No
  • Appliances: Stainless Steel Appliances
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Awning(s), Extensive Hardscape, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s), Hot Tub
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, 60 Amp Service
  • Internet Services: Fiber Optic
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 5869.5 Summit Bridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Nov 26, 2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

$675,000
Sep 20, 2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

Sep 20, 2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

DateEvent & SourcePrice
11/26/2024

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

$675,000
09/20/2024

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

09/20/2024

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2064472

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Schools near 5869.5 Summit Bridge Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - 1 to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Private - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Townsend Elementary School
Public1 to 5

Meredith (Everett) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Odessa High School
Public9 to 12

St. Andrew's School
Private9 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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