Seller's Agent in 2025
John Luca
BHHS Fox & Roach
(302) 740-5872
2 in this area
96 Total Sales
678 Walker School Rd Townsend, DE 19734
4
Beds
3
Baths
3,058
Sq Ft
26.6
Acres
Highlights
- View of Trees or Woods
- 26.6 Acre Lot
- Great Room
- North Smyrna Elementary School Rated 9+
- Main Floor Bedroom
- No HOA
About This Home
As of June 2025$40K Price Reduction!!! Don't miss this One of a Kind Custom Built Log Home on 26 Secluded Acres in Townsend, DE This custom built Crocker Log Home, is located in a Spectacular Setting. Nestled among over twenty-six acres of Preserve Land, it includes a Peaceful Pasture, Plus mature woodlands, including your own stream ready for fishing. Inside you will find the Rustic Natural Beauty of a Log Home, with all the modern amenities of a finely crafted custom built home. Including Soaring Ceilings and Amazing Architecture, with lots of glass to let in the beauty and light of the surrounding country side. A spectacular Floor to Ceiling handmade Stone, Double-sided Fireplace with Raised Hearth. You will enjoy spending time in the gourmet kitchen with New Marble Counter tops and Center Island with seating for 3, a farmer's sink and Gas Range (propane). There are three generously sized Bedrooms which include an Owner's Retreat. 2nd Floor makes a perfect Guest or Children's Bedroom Retreat. Enormous Full Basement is ready to be finished. Enjoy hunting all sorts of game from wild turkey to deer on your private preserve, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine ground. Better Hurry!! Properties like this are Extremely Rare in New Castle County!!!!
Last Agent to Sell the Property
(302) 740-5872 john.luca@foxroach.com BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin Listed on: 10/19/2024
Last Buyer's Agent
(302) 270-6967 john@themaxwellrealtors.com Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,102
Year Built
- Built in 1998
Lot Details
- 26.6 Acre Lot
- Property is zoned SR
Parking
- 2 Car Direct Access Garage
Property Views
- Woods
- Pasture
Home Design
- Log Cabin
- Metal Roof
- Wood Siding
- Concrete Perimeter Foundation
Interior Spaces
- 3,058 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 2 Levels
- Ceiling Fan
- Great Room
- Dining Room
- Home Office
- Carpet
- Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
Kitchen
- Built-In Range
- Dishwasher
- Instant Hot Water
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
- Walk-in Shower
Laundry
- Laundry Room
- Front Loading Dryer
Utilities
- 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Powered By Leased Propane
- Well
- Propane Water Heater
- On Site Septic
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 156
- Assessor Parcel Number 15-011.00-156
Ownership History
Date
Name
Owned For
Owner Type
Purchase Details
Listed on
Oct 19, 2024
Closed on
Jun 18, 2025
Sold by
678 Walker School Rd Llc
Bought by
Schmidt Kathi and Schmidt Jeffrey
Seller's Agent
John Luca
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
John Maxwell
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
List Price
$999,999
Sold Price
$950,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,999
-5%
Views
490
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
-$20,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-3.45%
Purchase Details
Closed on
Aug 31, 2013
Sold by
Smith George P
Bought by
678 Walker School Road Llc
Purchase Details
Closed on
Oct 17, 2008
Sold by
Smith Ronald J and Smith Anne M
Bought by
Smith George P
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Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Purchase History
| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | $950,000 | None Listed On Document | |
| Deed | -- | None Available | |
| Deed | -- | None Available |
Source: Public Records
Property History
| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2025 06/23/25 | Sold | $950,000 | -0.9% | $311 / Sq Ft |
| 06/09/2025 06/09/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
| 05/12/2025 05/12/25 | Price Changed | $959,000 | -4.1% | $314 / Sq Ft |
| 10/19/2024 10/19/24 | For Sale | $999,999 | -- | $327 / 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 | -- | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2023 | $2,298 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2022 | $2,310 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2021 | $2,282 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2020 | $0 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2019 | $0 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2018 | $2,023 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2017 | $1,970 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2016 | $1,993 | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2015 | -- | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
| 2014 | -- | $117,600 | $39,200 | $78,400 |
Source: Public Records
Agents Affiliated with this Home
-
John Luca
-
John Maxwell
Buyer's Agent in 2025
John Maxwell
Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
(302) 270-6967
2 in this area
73 Total Sales
Map
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2070384
APN: 15-011.00-156
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