242 Lloyd Guessford Rd Townsend, DE 19734
5
Beds
2.5
Baths
3,558
Sq Ft
19.95
Acres
Highlights
- Fishing Allowed
- 19.95 Acre Lot
- Private Lot
- Cantwell's Bridge Middle School Rated A
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Pond
About This Home
As of April 2025Back on the market by no fault of the seller 02/10/2025 This Two-Story Cape Cod home has 5 Bedrooms 2.5 Bathrooms and is situated on 19.95 private acres in Townsend, Delaware. It is in the Appoquinimink school district. Located on the main floor are, bedroom #4 & bedroom #5, laundry room with W/D a bonus single toilet and pantry shelving. Living room is a nice size and features a brick wood burning fireplace for those cold winter days and nights. Take the staircase up to the second floor where you'll find the Primary Bedroom with two walk-in closets, full bathroom with a single sink vanity, ceramic tile flooring and a Kohler whirlpool jetted tub. Just down the hallway you'll find bedroom #2 and bedroom #3, making 5 bedrooms total. Just off the kitchen/dining room area walk through the double windowed French doors step down into the four-season room featuring stone floored tile, wood burning stove with a stone hearth. From the four-season room, take the single walk-out door stepping down onto the stamped concrete patio perfect for entertaining guest. The kitchen features natural oak hardwood flooring, dining room area, kitchen nook with bay window, great counterspace, double kitchen sink with a window overlooking the front two ponds. The nice sized half bathroom located off of the kitchen exiting towards the attached oversized garage with attic access and two walk-out single doors. Hard piped air lines for air compressor in house garage and in the Pole Barn. This property features a huge pole barn with a front concrete sitting porch. Enjoy sitting in your rocking chairs and enjoy the best conversations. Enter from the porch through the single-entry door and you'll find a nice sized workshop with a stairway leading up to the unfinished loft, complete with plywood flooring, water lines just waiting for you to design it further to your specifications. The pole barn has a two car garage with 10' doors and ceiling height high enough to install a car lift. Two Air compressor hook-ups. Additional feature is the 8' garage door that opens up and exits out to the backyard. Also, you will find a single walk-out door that exits to the back property as well. What an Amazing, beautiful Koi fishpond with (Koi measuring over 12"+ with over 15+ count) also the additional fishpond stocked with Bass and Blue Gill. You can fish off of your private wood dock or the off of the wooden bridge "Lover Lane Bridge" which crosses over to the back property where you'll find three other ponds with WILD stock in there. This is a Sportsman/outdoorsman's paradise. There's hunting, fishing, riding ATV's, cycles, four-wheelers, horses all on the man-made trails. You'll see an abundance of wildlife to include, deer, wild turkeys, and bald eagles. All of this on your OWN land. You will be on a vacation every day. This Property boarders next to a secluded track of Blackbird State Forest land. Nothing to be built there. Put this on your tour today!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown License #RS-0020080 Listed on: 05/21/2024
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $3,936
Year Built
- Built in 1990
Lot Details
- 19.95 Acre Lot
- Hunting Land
- Landscaped
- Private Lot
- Level Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Backs to Trees or Woods
- Back, Front, and Side Yard
Parking
- 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Direct Access and 2 Detached
- 6 Driveway Spaces
- Side Facing Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Shingle Roof
- Vinyl Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- Property has 2 Levels
- Brick Fireplace
- Laundry on main level
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Basement
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
- Exterior Basement Entry
Outdoor Features
- Pond
- Stream or River on Lot
- Patio
- Outbuilding
- Outdoor Grill
Utilities
- Central Air
- Electric Baseboard Heater
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- Mound Septic
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 14-022.00-015
Community Details
Overview
- No Home Owners Association
Recreation
- Fishing Allowed
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
May 21, 2024
Closed on
Apr 15, 2025
Sold by
Farren Tammy S and Saylor Kevin D
Bought by
Brown Brad and Brown Corrina
Seller's Agent
Peggy Sheehan
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Karen Burke
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
List Price
$1,300,500
Sold Price
$800,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$500,500
-38.49%
Views
376
Current Estimated Value
Home Financials for this Owner
Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$5,394
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.91%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Saylor Kevin D and Saylor Stacy L
Bought by
Saylor Kevin D
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $800,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Interfamily Deed Transfer | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Mortgage History
| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $200,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $100,000 | Credit Line Revolving |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/15/2025 04/15/25 | Sold | $800,000 | -10.6% | $225 / Sq Ft |
| 03/16/2025 03/16/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 02/10/2025 02/10/25 | Price Changed | $895,000 | -3.8% | $252 / Sq Ft |
| 12/03/2024 12/03/24 | Price Changed | $929,900 | -2.1% | $261 / Sq Ft |
| 07/19/2024 07/19/24 | Price Changed | $950,000 | -17.4% | $267 / Sq Ft |
| 06/02/2024 06/02/24 | Price Changed | $1,150,000 | -11.6% | $323 / Sq Ft |
| 05/21/2024 05/21/24 | For Sale | $1,300,500 | -- | $366 / Sq Ft |
Source: Bright MLS
Tax History Compared to Growth
Tax History
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,599 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2023 | $3,908 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2022 | $3,936 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2021 | $3,888 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2020 | $3,844 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2019 | $3,559 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2018 | $3,426 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2017 | $3,280 | $109,900 | $26,100 | $83,800 |
| 2016 | $2,637 | $96,700 | $26,100 | $70,600 |
| 2015 | $2,565 | $96,700 | $26,100 | $70,600 |
| 2014 | $2,559 | $96,700 | $26,100 | $70,600 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
Peggy Sheehan
Seller's Agent in 2025
Peggy Sheehan
Patterson Schwartz
(302) 285-0984
131 Total Sales
-
Karen Burke
Buyer's Agent in 2025
Karen Burke
Patterson Schwartz
(302) 540-4071
72 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2060950
APN: 14-022.00-015
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