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451 Gum Bush Road

TOWNSEND, DE 19734

3 beds
2 baths
2,025 sqft
~3 acre lot
$264 per sqft
1989 build

Welcome to this beautiful custom built Nanticoke Ranch Style 3-bed, 2-bath home, well maintained, upgraded, and situated in 3 acres nestled among 130 trees (approx), planted by the seller, that offers an abundance of privacy and beautiful greenery. You will also enjoy the privacy across the street which is over 420+ acres owned by State of DE Dept of Natural Resources (not houses or a development). Great Home and Great Location, within minutes to major highways, Town of Middletown/Odessa/Townsend and Smyrna, while enjoying the relaxation of rural living. With NO HOA, and all this land, very large oversized driveway, and detached garage, you have lots of room for ATV, Camper, Boat, Trucks, Cars and more. Several rooms have been recently repainted. Flooring includes tile, wood and carpet. Kitchen updated with Granite counter with marble backsplash. Update hall bath offers mosaic tile flooring, ceramic tile on walls, cast iron tub and updated sink, lighting and shelves. The formal living room was used as an office and craft room and offers a beautiful view from the front of the home, located off the front door. The back of the home is open between the Kitchen and Family Room, with the Dining Room adjacent to the kitchen and the main floor Laundry Room, with laundry sink and shelving, located off the Garage and Kitchen. The attached garage is very spacious, oversized, with large wood shelving (great for storage), a separate person door next to the primary garage automobile door. The detached garage (pole barn) is heated and great for a work shop, exercise fitness room, hobbies, storage, hosting a party, etc. The large backyard has a small fenced area off the kitchen for the seller's small dogs with a doggie door. Seller also has a wild flower garden and raised boxes for the vegetable garden. There are property marker pins in the Front and Backyard. Home has a Crawl Space. Seller had the Septic Cleaned, Inspected, and Certified. Tax information provided by New Castle County Parcel Search Public Website. Assessment info noted with this listing is based on county recent reassessment, which is expected to be effective July 1, 2025. Buyer to do their own due diligence on verification of information provided. Quick Settlement is possible.

Listing courtesy of BRIGHT / Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Last checked: Checking… • Last updated Mar 14, 2025 •

MLS# DENC2077552 —

The Building

Year Built:

1989
Year Built Source:

Estimated
New Construction:

No
Construction Materials:

Vinyl Siding
Building Name:

None Available
Structure Type:

Detached
Architectural Style:

Ranch/Rambler
Levels:

1
Accessibility Features:

None
Foundation Details:

Block
Basement:

Yes
Basement Type:

Crawl Space
Total SqFt Source:

Estimated
Total Below Grade SqFt Source:

Estimated
Above Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Above Grade Finished SqFt:

2025
Above Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated
Below Grade Finished Area Units:

Square Feet
Below Grade Finished SqFt Source:

Estimated

Interior

Interior Features:

Ceiling Fan(s), Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Kitchen - Eat-In, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Upgraded Countertops
Flooring Type:

Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick
Living Area SqFt Source:

Estimated
Living Area Units:

Square Feet

Room Dimensions

Total SqFt:

2025
Living Area SqFt:

2,025 Sqft

Financial & Terms

Sale Type:

Standard
Possession:

Negotiable

Location

Directions:

Rt 13 to Eagles Nest Landing Road, turn onto Gum Bush Road. Home on the Left side of the road.
Latitude:

39.37508300
Longitude:

-75.63376000

The Property

Property Type:

Residential
Lot Size Units:

Square Feet
Lot Size Acres:

3.01
Lot Size Source:

Estimated
Lot SqFt:

131,116 Sqft
Inclusions:

Freezer in garage, Headboard in Primary Bedroom mounted to wall, Garage Wood Shelving
Exclusions:

Blink Security Cameras, Safe, Small Refrig in detached garage, All other personal property
Zoning:

NC40
View:

Trees/Woods
In City Limits:

No
Other Structures:

Above Grade, Below Grade
Waterview:

No
Waterfront:

No
Water Oriented:

No
Water Access:

No
Navigable Water:

No
Tidal Water:

No
Land Lease:

No
Riparian Rights:

No

Listing Agent

Contact info:

Taxes

Tax ID Number:

15-011.00-042
Tax Year:

2024
Tax Annual Amount:

$3,096
Tax Assessed Value:

$550,200
Year Assessed:

2024

Beds

Bedrooms:

3
Bedrooms Main Level:

3

Baths

Total Baths:

2
Full Baths:

2
Main Level Baths:

2.00
Main Level Full Baths:

2

The Listing

Virtual Tour

Heating & Cooling

Cooling Type:

Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
Central Air:

Yes
Cooling Fuel:

Electric
Heating:

Yes
Heating Type:

90% Forced Air, Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel:

Electric

Utilities

Sewer/Septic:

On Site Septic
Electric Service:

200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Hot Water:

Electric
Water Source:

Well

Appliances

Laundry Type:

Main Floor

Schools

School District Name:

Appoquinimink
School District Source:

Listing Agent

The Community

Subdivision Name:

None Available
Senior Community:

No
Exterior Features:

Boat Storage, Flood Lights, Outbuilding(s)
Pool:

No Pool
HOA:

No
Condo/Coop Association:

No

Parking

Total Garage and Parking Spaces:

4
Garage:

Yes
Garage Features:

Additional Storage Area, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
Garage Spaces:

4.00
Type of Parking:

Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway
# of Attached Garage Spaces:

2
# of Detached Garage Spaces:

2

Extra Units

Vacation Rental:

No

Monthly cost estimate

Asking price

$535,000

Expense	Monthly cost
Mortgage	$2,864
Taxes	$258
Insurance	$147
Utilities	$193 See report
Total	$3,462/mo.^*
	^*This is an estimate

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Sale history

Date	Event	Source	Price	% Change
3/14/25 Mar 14, 2025	Listed / Active	BRIGHT	$535,000

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This house located in DE 19734 is currently for sale for $535,000. 451 Gum Bush Road is a 2,025 square foot house with 3 beds and 2 baths. This house is in the attendance area of Middletown High School, Everett Meredith Middle School, and Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center.

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