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640 Blackbird Station Rd, Townsend, DE, 19734

4beds
4baths
4,055sqft
$1,699,999
$419price/sqft
$12,629/moest. monthly cost
$505,160/yrincome needed

About This Home

Nice Farmette with beautiful 2-Story, tranquil winding blacktop driveway nestled on 21acres, backs to Blackbird State Forest; perfect for walk/riding trail. Instant Equity possible via a SubDivision, previous owner (who used as a small farm) went thru steps with County for subdivide with 4 lots ranging in 1 to 1.5 acres with current home keeping 16+ acres. Former pastures are leased for farming (no contract). Current owner Renovated the interior of the Large Barn (removed barn stalls) added concrete floor, R30 insulated walls, ceiling R60, Elec Breaker Box Amp, Heat and A/C Propane Forced Air 5-Ton AC, commercial grade ladder for large attic storage. Electric, water, side doors (prev for stalls), Front and Back Door electric openers, person door, separate room (great for storage, tack room, or office) and a Lein-To with concrete patio. Previously used for horses, alpacas, goats. Near the Lien-to remains small fenced pasture. Unique Property, with Large Detached Pole Barn, Smaller Barn, Acreage, Rural privacy, etc. offers a MULTITUDE of Possibilities and Uses and People, Car Enthusiast, Mechanic, Horses, Alpacas, Goats, Dog Kennel, Boat Storage, etc. HOME Interior has also been completely renovated. Covered front porch with wrought iron handrail, galley style foyer direct view to Living Rm with double-side wood burning brick fireplace. Prev wall removed to create open view into kitchen. Family Rm with slider to the back patio. Primary Bed/Bath Suite on the main floor with 2 walk-in closets and a tile floored bath with dual sinks and Shower with glass doors. An Inlaw/Guest Suite also on the mail floor has a bedroom with 2 closets, hall closet and bath with tub/shower could add a door to that section of the hall for more privacy. Staircase hall with pocket door to Upper Floor for Beds 2 and 3, full bath (tub/shower), 2 walk-in attic rooms, and 3 dormer nooks great for desk space, reading, bookcases, or toy area. OTHER DETAILS: ROOF 2016 (GAF Timberline HD Architectural Lifetime Shingles 50year. 2 Garage Doors with openers, KeyPad Entry. XLarge landscape rocks. Concrete Patio, Blacktop Driveway. KITCHEN: Toasted Antique Cabinets, Maple Black Forest cabinet vanity. Sandstorm Granite. Stainless appliances, center Island, peninsula with sink and bar seating. DINING custom built book case with base cabinets. LAUNDRY Front Load W/D with base storage, laundry sink, door to backyard and garage. HALF-BATH in laundry room close to garage and back patio. HVAC Serviced in 2025; Unit 1 is MainFloor 2023; Unit 2 for Upper Floor. Water Heaters: Regular Tank Electric; the Tankless Elec & Propane both systems work entire home or can run separately; Propane Tank Owned 1,000 gallon inspected 2015 located outside primary bedrm. Propane Tank Leaded 120gallon leased with Griffith used for Large Pole Barn Heat; Culligan Water Softener 2015; Flooring: wood, tile, carpet; Recessed Lights; Ceiling Fans in each bedroom and other rooms; MANY closets throughout; Mature Beautiful Trees, Landscaping. Full Size BASEMENT with bilco door, spacious for storage, workshop, separate hobby room, great space to finish for Game Room, Bar, Theatre, Exercise Room. Home Size, Taxes provide by County website and presume accurate. Buyer responsibility to do Due Diligence and verify data.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
31
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

7/10
10/10
Odessa High SchoolGrades 9-125.6 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1989

Materials

  • Foundation: Block
  • Construction materials: Vinyl Siding

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Cape Cod
  • Property subType: Farm

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Laundry Room

Basement

  • Level: Lower

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Full,Exterior Entry,Side Entrance

Bedroom3

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Level: Upper

Bedroom4

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Level: Upper

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bedrooms: 2

Breakfast Room

  • Level: Main

Dining Room

  • Features: Built-in Features,Chair Rail,Crown Molding
  • Level: Main

Family Room

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Fireplace - Wood Burning
  • Level: Main

Features

  • Attic,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Built-in Features,Ceiling Fan(s),Entry Level Bedroom,Exposed Beams,Family Room Off Kitchen,Open Floorplan,Formal/Separate Dining Room,Eat-in Kitchen,Kitchen Island,Pantry,Primary Bath(s),Recessed Lighting,Upgraded Countertops,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Flooring: Wood
  • Number of fireplaces: 1
  • Fireplace features: Brick,Double Sided,Wood Burning
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 4,055

Foyer

  • Level: Main

Great Room

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s),Fireplace - Wood Burning
  • Level: Main

Half Bath

  • Level: Main

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Heat Pump,Electric,Propane
  • Cooling features: Ceiling Fan(s),Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 4,055
  • Total interior livable area: 4,055 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Breakfast Bar,Flooring - Heavy Duty,Flooring - Wood,Eat-in Kitchen
  • Level: Main

Laundry

  • Features: Attached Bathroom
  • Level: Main

Other

  • Features: Attic - Floored
  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Level: Main

Other

  • Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Level: Upper

Other

  • Level: Lower

Other

  • Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Level: Main

Primary Bathroom

  • Features: Double Sink
  • Level: Main

Primary Bedroom

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Ceiling Fan(s),Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Main

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: 14020000870
  • Zoning: SR
  • Special condition: Standard
  • Exclusions: Yellow Workbench Cabinets In The Detached Bldg. Personal Property
  • Horse amenities: Horses Allowed

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio,Porch
  • Horses can be raised: Yes

Lot

  • Lot size: 21.10 Acres
  • Features: Adjoins - Public Land,Backs to Trees,Not In Development,Private,Subdivision Possible

Parking

  • Total spaces: 6
  • Parking features: Storage,Garage Faces Front,Garage Faces Rear,Garage Faces Side,Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Oversized,Attached,Detached,Driveway
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 6
  • Covered spaces: 6
  • 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

  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Drought
Winter Weather
Tsunami

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $8,596$103,152
Home Insurance *$504$6,048
Property Taxes $3,081$36,972
Electricity $448$5,381
Total$12,629$151,548
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$432,994/yr
40% on housing$378,870/yr
45% on housing$336,773/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$419This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19734$255
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19734$201
New Castle County$218

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-11Listed for sale$1,699,999
2015-05-11Sold$405,000
2015-02-05Listed for sale$540,000
2013-10-24Listing removed$875,000
2013-09-17Price change$875,000
2012-09-14Listed for sale$895,000
2005-01-10Sold$710,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentLisa Johannsen
BrokeragePatterson-Schwartz-Middletown

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