$1,200,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024

421 Blackbird Landing Rd Townsend, DE 19734

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,775 Sq Ft
40.35 Acres

Recently Sold

$676 Per Sq Ft

19% Below List Price

126 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Parking available for a boat
  • Horse Facilities
  • Second Garage
  • Old State Elementary School Rated A
  • Stables
  • 40.35 Acre Lot

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to this equestrian private oasis horse farm, a beautiful and rare property nestled away in total privacy, that opens up as you travel along the dirt driveway. This former Standardbred Equestrian Training Farm is a beautiful property with high quality amenities in the popular area of Townsend, just minutes from Town of Middletown. This property is a GREAT LOCATION for those traveling to various horse race tracks between the Tri-State Area and Beyond, minutes from major roads and highways and various horse tracks within state or out of state. Located literally just off Rt 13 and near the Rt 1 highway, it is convenient for travel. Privacy is abundant on this farm, it truly opens to your private equestrian oasis with a total of 40.35 acres, Home with garage, 5 Pastures, Half-mile Track, Barn/Stable, Covered Arena, Run-in Shed with lien-to, Pond for horses, Detached Garage (work shop). **HOME: Although the farm is the primary feature, the family's Ranch Style Home, built in 1940, has been updated over the years, needs a new update; would also be great for tenant, on-site farm help, and/or build a new home. Enter the home into the living room with wood burning fireplace, opens to the kitchen, with double oven, cooktop on the island, double sink, abundance of cabinetry, dishwasher, side by side refrig and recessed lighting; an enclosed porch, located off the kitchen, with door to the wood deck; a laundry room area with sink; beds/baths; and direct access to the attached side-entry garage with person door to the back yard and a lien to. Back in the day there was a inground pool that has been filled in and a previously used exterior Change Room on the back side of the house. Another great feature is the Generac Generator (propane) used for the Home, Garage and Barn/Stable. Fuel Tanks included (above ground) for Oil, Propane, and Diesel. **PASTURES: 5 sprawling pastures. Electric High Tensile Fence, coated for horses (top of the line). Some fencing is solar. Benefits of High Tensile Fence: Strong, Clean, Minimal Maintenance, Safe Barrier, less risk to harm livestock (reduce injury and high vet bills), long life span for usage, easy to install and maintain. **TRACK: Half-Mile track with approx 9-acres interior. **POND: Horse pond with dock used for training, therapy and exercise. **BARN/STABLE: 70x110 (rebuilt 2010), Concrete block with Vinyl Siding, Concrete Flooring in the halls, 25 Stalls, 2 Wash Bays with Hot & Cold water, 2 Work Stalls, Tack Room, Office with heat and electric, Bathroom, Doors End-to-End, Full Loft, Automatic Fly Spray System and a Covered Canopy walk way to the Covered Arena. **CANOPY: a covered walk way to provide protection from the weather between Barn/Stable and the Arena. **ARENA BLDG: 70x72 Covered Open Arena, with vinyl siding, previously used with a training Exerciser. **RUN-IN SHED: 2-Stalls and a Lien-To. **DETACHED GARAGE: 30x40, 2-Car Door, 1-Opener, Person Door, Propane Heater, Concrete Floor. This property offers lot of possibilities... continue with the horse farm, horse training or riding lessons, expand to other livestock, build a larger home, add a pool, or more. With NO HOA and lots of land, it is a great place to store your Boat, RV, motor bike riding, storage trailers, etc. Just a little TLC needed to make this equestrian training farm back to life again. A great property to make it your own and make great memories for a new generation... country living with the convenience of the closeness to town, shopping, restaurants, medical care, veterinary care, and more . General Disclaimer: Home/Property Size and Tax Info provided by Public Records. Buyer to do due diligence on data. **INTERESTED IN SEEING THIS HOME? ALL Showing Appts (including entering the driveway and viewing property) Must Be Approved and escorted by Listing Agent or Seller. To tour this beautiful farm, contact the Listing Agent for an Appointment.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lisa Johannsen

(302) 270-5082 ljohannsen@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown License #RS-0019702 Listed on: 06/25/2024

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Last Buyer's Agent

Kyle Lounsbury

(302) 533-8667 kyle.lounsbury@exprealty.com EXP Realty, LLC License #0037556

EXP Realty, LLC

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,038

Year Built

  • Built in 1940

Lot Details

  • 40.35 Acre Lot
  • High Tensile Fence
  • Electric Fence
  • Backs to Trees or Woods

Parking

  • 4 Garage Spaces | 2 Direct Access and 2 Detached
  • 25 Driveway Spaces
  • Second Garage
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,775 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1 Level
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
  • Basement
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry on main level

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Exterior Lighting
  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Farming

  • Barn or Farm Building
  • Pasture
  • Horse Farm

Horse Facilities and Amenities

  • Horses Allowed On Property
  • Paddocks
  • Run-In Shed
  • Stables
  • Arena
  • Riding Ring

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-012.00-104

Community Details

Overview

  • No Home Owners Association

Recreation

  • Horse Facilities

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,038

Year Built

Built in 1940

Lot Details

0

Parking

4

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Personal property and equipment, which could be negotiable
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1940
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Other Equipment: Negotiable
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Crawl Space
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 1775
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1775
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 760.56
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1775
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd Garage, Barn/Farm Building, Barn/Stable, Horse Stable, Riding Ring, Run-in Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 4.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Private
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Number Of Detached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 29
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 25

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • 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

  • Horses: Yes
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Features: Shed(s)
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
  • Farm Operation: Horse, Pasture
  • Fencing: Electric, High Tensile
  • Horse Amenities: Arena, Horses Allowed, Paddock, Riding Ring, Stable(s)
  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Not In Development, Pond
  • Lot Size Acres: 40.35
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 1757646.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Zoning: S
  • Farmland Preservation: No
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Green Remarks: Some pasture fences were operated via solar.

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2038.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-012.00-104
  • Tax Year: 2022

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 25, 2024
Closed on
Dec 13, 2024
Sold by
Rice Alexander R
Bought by
Sweers Jon Marshall D and Sweers Katelynn B
Seller's Agent
Lisa Johannsen
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Kyle Lounsbury
EXP Realty, LLC
List Price
$1,480,000
Sold Price
$1,200,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$280,000
-18.92%
Views
92
Current Estimated Value
$1,222,567

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$22,567
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.16%
Original Mortgage
$277,230
Outstanding Balance
$275,050
Interest Rate
6.79%
Estimated Equity
$947,517

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 1, 1981
Bought by
Rice Alexander R and Pinetree Farm
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $1,200,000 None Listed On Document
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $277,230 No Value Available
Open $802,650 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $1,200,000 -11.1% $676 / Sq Ft
10/29/2024 10/29/24 Pending -- -- --
10/18/2024 10/18/24 Price Changed $1,350,000 -8.8% $761 / Sq Ft
06/25/2024 06/25/24 For Sale $1,480,000 -- $834 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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 $2,381 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2023 $2,023 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2022 $2,038 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2021 $2,013 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2020 $1,990 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2019 $1,843 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2018 $1,774 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2017 $351 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2016 $319 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2015 -- $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
2014 $308 $97,300 $50,400 $46,900
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2063704

Bright MLS

APN: 14-012.00-104