$380,000
UNDER CONTRACT

307 Ratledge Rd Townsend, DE 19734

Townsend Area

Estimated payment $2,290/month

Total Views 505
3 Beds
1 Bath
1,738 Sq Ft
$219 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Private Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • 2.07 Acre Lot
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

FYI... Pro Pics, with aerial view, to be posted on Friday. Welcome to this Country-Cozy Full Brick Ranch Style home peacefully nestled on 2.07 acres, surrounded by trees, offering 4 BedRms, 1 Bath, Full Basement, Screened Porch, a 3-Bay Detached Garage, a 4-Bay Detached Garage with Lean-To and Loft, spacious front and back yard, and a beautiful property with LOTS of Privacy and Tranquility. Just minutes to Middletown or Smyrna, shopping, medical, park, post office, etc., and located in Appoquinimink School District. This property offers a uniqueness unlike others in the area. Many locals (and not so local) had their furniture Upholstered and Refinished in the custom built detached Garage, which has 4-Garage Bays (used as a Workshop, Spray Painting, Wood Furniture Stripping, Lawn Mower, a Large Office, and Lean-To with a Loft on the back. The 3-Bay Garage was used for Antique vehicles, Auto's, and Storage. This Original Owner has taken great care of the property inside and out, and is the epitome of country cozy with wood flooring throughout (except kitchen and bath are vinyl), family room with brick wood burning fireplace barn wood mantle and a wide plank wood featured wall, crown and chair rail molding throughout. The Generac Home Generator comes in handy if/when electric is out. The Living Room is welcoming and spacious and offers a beautiful front yard view. Large Basement with high ceiling, hosts the Laundry W&D and Laundry Sink, Oil Tank, Bilco Door, Thermo Pride Furnace, and components from the previous Wood Stove, Well Tank, and offers an abundance of space for storage or opportunity to finish and create additional living space (rec room, theatre, home office, craft room, etc). The home is situated nicely on the lot, with beautiful mature trees, offering generous size front yard, with a picturesque set-back from the road, and a spacious backyard perfect for play or gatherings, and could allow flexibility for future addition/expansion. An adorable Garden Shed is also in the backyard. No HOA. The oversized stone driveway offers LOTS of Parking Space (perfect for entertaining) and great if you want to store a Boat, RV, Truck, Trailer, etc. SOME NEW HIGHLIGHTS: Thermo Pride Furnace Heater 2020, Oil Tank 2022 or 2023, New Well (96ft) 2021 and Well Pump 2021, Water Softener 2021, Sump Pump 2021, Kitchen Refrig 2025, Washer & Dryer, Stove 2017, Sink Faucet 2024, Vinyl Floor 2023, Cordless BlindsToGo 2023, Dehumidifier 2023, Ceiling Fans, Bath Reno with low threshold shower 2008, Shutters 2006. Home/Property Size and Tax info provided by NCC Public Records. Seller converted attached garage into BedRm and Family Rm (estimated 136 sqft) which is included in this listing home sqft estimated to be 1,738 (may differ from county record). List Price reflects property age, condition, size. Prefer to sell As-Is. Information provided is presumed accurate; Buyer to do their own Due Diligence. DO NOT Enter the Property (driveway, yard, etc) without an Approved Appt (No Approval is Trespassing). Call agent ASAP for a showing appt. Make this home Your Home. See for yourself, this is a rare chance to own a great property offering multiple detached garages (7 bays and Lean To), Privacy, 2 Acres with large usable front and back yard, No HOA, in a rural country setting with convenience of minutes away from town, shopping, etc.

Listing Agent

Lisa Johannsen

(302) 285-5100 dwatlington@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown Brokerage Phone: 3022855100 License #RS-0019702 Listed on: 07/29/2026

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,415

Year Built

  • Built in 1965

Lot Details

  • 2.07 Acre Lot
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Decorative Fence
  • Private Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 7 Car Detached Garage
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Rear-Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Driveway
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 1,738 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Chair Railings
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Brick Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Home Security System
  • Gas Oven or Range

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Unfinished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Rear Basement Entry
  • Sump Pump
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio
  • Storage Shed
  • Outbuilding
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Power Generator
  • Water Treatment System
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned
  • Cesspool

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-016.00-014

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,415

Year Built

Built in 1965

Lot Details

2.07 Acres

Parking

7

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal Property
  • Inclusions: Wall Safe in Basement
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1965
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: 4224
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater
  • Flooring Type: Vinyl, Wood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Stall Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Crown Moldings, Water Treat System, Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Rear Entrance, Sump Pump, Unfinished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1738
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1738
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.64
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1738
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Garage(s), Storage Barn/Shed
  • Construction Materials: Block, Brick
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Outbuilding(s)
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 7.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Covered Parking, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Rear Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Oversized
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 7
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 7
  • Type Of Parking: Detached Garage, Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Cess Pool
  • Water Source: Well
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Decorative, Split Rail
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Not In Development, Private
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.07
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 90169.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Screened
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2415.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-016.00-014
  • 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 -- $459,600 $132,100 $327,500
2024 $836 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2023 $660 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2022 $665 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2021 $603 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2020 $603 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2019 $603 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2018 $580 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2017 $556 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2016 $510 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2015 -- $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
2014 $495 $67,500 $11,100 $56,400
Source: Public Records

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/29/2026 07/29/26 For Sale $380,000 -- $219 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2108126

Bright MLS

APN: 14-016.00-014

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