556 Union Church Rd, Townsend, DE, 19734
About This Home
80 Acre farm in MOT area. Adjoining Blackbird Creek. Zoned SR. Eligible for minor subdivision with three-four 5+acre road frontage lots. Eligible to sell the development rights but keep the farm for crops, equine, dairy, cattle or your private estate. Back acres are beautiful, secluded shores on Blackbird Creek. 45 acres tillable. 35 acres protected forest for hiking and hunting. Private farm. Appointment required. Listing agent must accompany. Do not enter without scheduling with Listing Agent. Hunters may be present.
Getting Around
Car-Dependent
Very Limited Transit
Somewhat BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Year built: 1966
Materials
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Asphalt
- Construction materials: Block
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subType: Farm
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
Basement
- Area: 0
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Full,Unfinished,Interior Entry
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 4
Features
- Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Finished area below ground: 0
- Finished area above ground: 0
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Baseboard,Space Heater,Oil
- Cooling features: Window Unit(s),Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 0
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 14016.00146
- Zoning: SR
- Special condition: Standard
- Exclusions: Crops,Equipment
- Wooded area: 35
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 80 Acres
- Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Winter Weather
- Coastal Flooding
- Cold Wave
- Drought
- Heat Wave
- Inland Flooding
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $10,113 | $121,356 |
| Home Insurance * | $593 | $7,116 |
| Property Taxes | $3,066 | $36,792 |
| Electricity | $251 | $3,021 |
| Total | $14,023 | $168,276 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
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Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
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Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
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Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-04 | Price change | $2,000,000 |
| 2025-07-18 | Listed for sale | $1,999,995 |
| 2025-05-08 | Listing removed | $2,200,000 |
| 2025-03-30 | Listed for sale | $2,200,000 |
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