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FOR SALE

3D VIEW

2.55 ACRES

137 Ratledge Rd
Townsend, DE 19734

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,621 sqft (on 2.55 acres)

$429,900

3 Beds

2 Baths

1,621 sqft

(on 2.55 acres)

Local Information

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Schools2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
Shop & Eat

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Commute Destination

Description

Nestled on 2.55 acres of wooded land, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with a 2 car garage and partial basement offers lots of privacy just minutes to Middletown and located in the Appoquinimink School District. This property has had recent improvements including updated HVAC(2025) and roof(2025), luxury vinyl plank flooring, range and exhaust, water softener, and water heater. The main floor offers a dining room, kitchen and living room. The lower level offers a family room and laundry room. The upper level offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths. The deck can be accessed from the dining area and the family room offers convenient access to the back yard. If you're looking peace and quiet and a move in ready home this is a must see! Home is in very good condition but seller prefers to sell in as-is condition.

Home Highlights

Parking

2 Car Garage

Outdoor

Deck

A/C

Heating & Cooling

HOA

None

Price/Sqft

$265

Listed

6 days ago

Home Details for 137 Ratledge Rd

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement: Garage AccessNumber of Rooms: 7Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room
Beds & Baths Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout Living Area: 1621 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Electric Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Has Laundry,Lower Level,Laundry RoomMicrowaveWasher
Heating & Cooling Heating: Heat Pump,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa No FireplaceNo Spa
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 3Levels: Multi/Split, ThreeAccessibility: 2+ Access Exits
View No View

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: Architectural ShinglePatio / Porch: DeckOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Faces Front,Attached
Pool Pool: None
Frontage Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer Sewer: Mound System
Finished Area Finished Area (above surface): 1621 Square Feet

Days on Market
Days on Market: 6

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1996
Property Type / Style Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Detached
Building Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information Condition: Very GoodParcel Number: 14016.00300

Price & Status
Price List Price: $429,900Price Per Sqft: $265
Status Change & Dates Possession Timing: Negotiable

Active Status
MLS Status: ACTIVE

Media
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Location
Direction & Address City: TOWNSENDCommunity: None Available
School Information Elementary School District: AppoquiniminkJr High / Middle School District: AppoquiniminkHigh School District: Appoquinimink

Agent Information
Listing Agent Listing ID: DENC2105446

Building
Building Area Building Area: 1621 Square Feet

Community
Not Senior Community

HOA
No HOA

Lot Information
Lot Area: 2.55 Acres

Listing Info
Special Conditions: Standard

Offer
Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business
Business Information Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous
BasementMls Number: DENC2105446Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1621

Additional Information
Source Internet Entire Listing Display: Y

Last check for updates: about 13 hours ago

Listing courtesy of Dave Watlington, (302) 753-8124

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown, (302) 285-5100

Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2105446

Also Listed on Bright MLS, Patterson Schwartz.

Market trends in Townsend

Last updated May 2026

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Price History for 137 Ratledge Rd

Date	Price	Event	Source
06/19/2026	$429,900	Listed For Sale	Bright MLS #DENC2105446

11/10/2022	$370,000	Sold	Bright MLS #DENC2032424
Recording Date 11/10/2022 County Transfer Tax N/A Total Transfer Tax N/A
10/12/2022	$370,000	Pending	Bright MLS #DENC2032424

10/02/2022	$379,900	Listed For Sale	Bright MLS #DENC2032424

05/20/2005	$136,500	Sold	N/A
Recording Date 05/20/2005 Contract Date 05/12/2005 County Transfer Tax $2,048 Total Transfer Tax N/A

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631 Commerce St, Townsend, DE	1.21	Single-Family Home	$349,900	06/02/26	3	1.5	2,100

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2y ago
"It’s a peaceful area to live in. Has a great school district, clean, not too far from shopping centers. Not too far from city life (dmv, Philadelphia )"
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Tyrone H.
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"I lived here for 3 years, and born and raised in Philadelphia is a big plus for me to live in Townsend. During my military career, I want to live in a rural area where none of the foolishness of the big city. So, I would recommend families that want peace and quality of life to more out here, not the riffraft. "
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"None I don’t like the neighborhood at all. The people are not friendly at all in my opinion. Not kid friendly at all. "
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6y ago
"It is very rural and good for homeowners that have as an example, small planes, etc. Horses, farm animals."
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"It is Nice place because I go to church around and, have been coming quite often to the park around here that’s why I find it so attractive to me."
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"I've lived in this neighborhood for 16years and I love it a real safe place to live and raise your children "
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"Need your own vehicle to get around. Traffic can get bad if major highway is backed up. Otherwise, no real issues."
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"Small community about 100 homes. Only one entrance to neighborhood. Quiet and pleasant neighborhood. "
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James r.
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"Great neighborhood. Neighbors maintain their homes extremely well. All are very friendly and go out of their way to help each other. "
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Agent Phone: (302) 753-8124

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137 Ratledge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,621 sqft single-family home built in 1996. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by Bright MLS on Jun 18, 2026. The MLS # for this home is MLS# DENC2105446.

137 Ratledge Rd Townsend, DE 19734

$429,900

$429,900

Local Information

Description

Home Highlights

Home Details for 137 Ratledge Rd

Interior Features

Exterior Features

Days on Market

Property Information

Price & Status

Active Status

Media

Location

Agent Information

Building

Community

HOA

Lot Information

Listing Info

Offer

Business

Miscellaneous

Additional Information

Market trends in Townsend

Price History for 137 Ratledge Rd

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Comparable Sales for 137 Ratledge Rd

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Assigned Schools

What Locals Say about Townsend

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137 Ratledge Rd
Townsend, DE 19734