598 Gum Bush Road

Closed 3/30/18

Sold

Last Sold Price

$270,000

3 beds2 baths1,300 sqft

598 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.29 acresLot Size

1981Year Built

$208/sq ftPrice per sq ft

6 carsParking Spaces

Description

R-10219 This is what you have been waiting for! Totally renovated ranch home sitting on a piece of country paradise within the award winning Appoquinimink school district! This functional ranch home has today's fam in mind with multiple added amenities such as a master bathroom, peninsula island and mud/laundry room! The list of upgrades completed in this home are extensive, but a few eye catchers are the new gleaming quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, brick/subway tile backsplash, farmhouse...R-10219 This is what you have been waiting for! Totally renovated ranch home sitting on a piece of country paradise within the award winning Appoquinimink school district! This functional ranch home has today's fam in mind with multiple added amenities such as a master bathroom, peninsula island and mud/laundry room! The list of upgrades completed in this home are extensive, but a few eye catchers are the new gleaming quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, brick/subway tile backsplash, farmhouse style sink, recessed lighting in every room, new windows, doors, HVAC, light fixtures, tile flooring in the bathroom and wood look laminate that run throughout the entire home. When you exit the home, you will be surrounded by the tranquility of nature and privacy. Be sure to put this home on your tour today!

Listed by: Kimberley R Vallon 302.373.7295 kimocloses@gmail.com • RE/MAX Horizons
Listed by: Patricia R Hawryluk 302.562.0072 triciacloses@gmail.com • RE/MAX Horizons

Listing closed: 03/30/2018 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1004108211

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Avg days on market

Sale-to-list ratio

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Property Information for 598 Gum Bush Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,600 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 15-007.00-067
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: No
Subdivision: BLACKBIRD HUNDRED
Subdivision: BLACKBIRD HUNDRED (NEW CASTLE DE)
Cross Street: DEER RUN
Total Parking Spaces: 3
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,300.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1981
Lot Size: 1.29 AC / 56,192 SF

Location

School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
School District County ID: 300200396893

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: 2017
Tax Assessed Value: $53,600

Improvement Assessed Value: $42,300
Land Assessed Value: $11,300
Zoning: NC40
Tax Lot: 067

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

Rooms

Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Stories: Main

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,300.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
Total SQFT: 1,300.00
Total SQFT Source: Assessor
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/3005/3440/1125/300534401125_512_384_WM_HBRjmbNGSBL8ZFBo.jpg
Flooring Type: Tile/Brick
Basement Type: Partial
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2
# Bathrooms Half: 0
Property Attached Y/N: false
Other Structure: Above Grade

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Dimensions: 173X337
Sign On Property: Yes

Parcel ID: 2364695

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway
Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Fireplace: Yes

Fireplaces Count: 1
Accessibility Features: None
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Exterior Features

Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Access To Pool Y/N: No

Pool: No Pool

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling: Yes

Cooling Type: Central A/C
Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Hot Water
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 598 Gum Bush Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Mar 30, 2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004108211	$270,000	—
Mar 27, 2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619663041	$270,000	+79.0% / yr
Feb 12, 2018	Pending BRIGHT #1004108211		—
Nov 5, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004108211	$285,000	—
May 22, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1252758086	$165,000	—
May 22, 2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596715062	$165,000	—
May 22, 2017	Closed BRIGHT #1000064156	$165,000	—
May 8, 2017	Pending BRIGHT #1000064156		—
Apr 29, 2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000064156	$159,900	—
Jan 24, 2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007699362	$177,900	—
Sep 26, 2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007699362	$169,990	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
03/30/2018	Closed BRIGHT #1004108211	$270,000
03/27/2018	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #619663041	$270,000 +79.0% / yr
02/12/2018	Pending BRIGHT #1004108211	—
11/05/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1004108211	$285,000
05/22/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #1252758086	$165,000
05/22/2017	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #596715062	$165,000
05/22/2017	Closed BRIGHT #1000064156	$165,000
05/08/2017	Pending BRIGHT #1000064156	—
04/29/2017	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1000064156	$159,900
01/24/2017	Withdrawn BRIGHT #1007699362	$177,900
09/26/2014	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #1007699362	$169,990

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

Public Records for 598 Gum Bush Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,136 ($261 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,300 SqFtStories1Lot Size56,192 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1981ZoningNC40CountyNEW CASTLEAPN15-007.00-067Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 598 Gum Bush Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
9/10	Old State Elementary School	Public - Serves this home	1 to 5	4.2 mi
7/10	Cantwell Bridge Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.3 mi
10/10	Odessa High School	Public - Serves this home	9 to 12	4.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
9/10	Old State Elementary School Public1 to 5 Serves this home	4.2 mi
7/10	Cantwell Bridge Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.3 mi
10/10	Odessa High School Public9 to 12 Serves this home	4.4 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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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 598 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$270,000	3	2	1,300	56,192
612 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	2	2,275	51,836
588 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	1	1,825	120,661
617 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	–	–	–	9,872,438
570 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	1	1,575	217,800
Box 570 Gum Bush, Unknown, DE 00000	$80,000	3	1	–	217,800
558 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	–	–	–	794,970
554 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	2	3,250	794,970
636 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	1.5	–	3,009,996
544 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	2	1	1,150	142,441
16 Deer Run Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	–	–	–	–
526 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	3	3	2,175	87,120
522 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$125,000	–	–	–	955,271
548 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	–	–	–	696,960
520 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	$475,000	–	–	–	184,259
517 Gum Bush Road, Townsend, DE 19734	–	–	–	–	495,713

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