$429,900
PENDING

137 Ratledge Rd Townsend, DE 19734

Estimated payment $2,567/month

Total Views 1,090
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,621 Sq Ft
$265 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Very Popular Property
  • 2.55 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Townsend Elementary School Rated A
  • Deck
  • 2 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

Nestled on 2.55 acres of wooded land, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage and partial basement offers lots of privacy just minutes to Middletown and located in the Appoquinimink School District. This property has had recent improvements including updated HVAC(2025) and roof(2025), luxury vinyl plank flooring, range and exhaust, water softener, and water heater. The main floor offers a dining room, kitchen and living room. The lower level offers a family room and laundry room. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The deck can be accessed from the dining area and the family room offers convenient access to the back yard. If you're looking peace and quiet and a move in ready home this is a must see! Home is in very good condition but seller prefers to sell in as-is condition.

Listing Agent

David Watlington

(302) 285-5100 dwatlington@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown Brokerage Phone: 3022855100 License #RSR000878 Listed on: 06/18/2026

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,005

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • 2.55 Acre Lot
  • Property is in very good condition
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,621 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Family Room
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement
  • Garage Access

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on lower level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Heat Pump System
  • Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Mound Septic

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Deck

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 300
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-016.00-300

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,005

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

2.55 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Combination Dining/Living, Dining Area
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Garage Access
  • Laundry Type: Has Laundry, Lower Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1621
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1621
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 265.21
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1621
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Propane - Leased
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Mound System
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.55
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 111078.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2285.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3005.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-016.00-300
  • Tax Lot: 300
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

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Home Values in the Area

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Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $3,005 $371,900 $139,800 $232,100
2024 $2,847 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2023 $2,437 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2022 $2,453 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2021 $2,425 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2020 $2,398 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2019 $2,230 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2018 $2,150 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2017 $2,064 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2016 $1,896 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2015 $1,847 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
2014 $1,844 $65,200 $11,600 $53,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/25/2026 06/25/26 Pending -- -- --
06/18/2026 06/18/26 For Sale $429,900 +16.2% $265 / Sq Ft
11/10/2022 11/10/22 Sold $370,000 0.0% $255 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/12/2022 10/12/22 Price Changed $370,000 -2.6% $255 / Sq Ft
10/11/2022 10/11/22 Pending -- -- --
10/02/2022 10/02/22 For Sale $379,900 -- $262 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Deed $136,500 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Deed -- --
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $322,547 FHA
Previous Owner $218,400 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $121,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2105446

Bright MLS

APN: 14-016.00-300

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