5956 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
SOLD
DEC 1, 2025

5956 Summit Bridge Rd
Townsend, DE 19734

  • 3 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 2,728 sqft (on 0.50 acres)

$300,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
2% over list $295K
$110/sqft

$300,000

Last Sold: Dec 1, 2025
2% over list $295K
$110/sqft
3 Beds
1 Bath
2,728 sqft
(on 0.50 acres)

Local Information

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Description

Cute home on .5 acres just outside Townsend. Huge living room and dining room plus a 16x16 sunroom addition (completed with permits). Hardwoods in all three bedrooms are in very good condition. Bathroom has low threshold shower with grab bars and a seat. Sale includes 2 sheds, both in very good condition. Home needs TLC/updating. Basement is a crawl space. Perfect for the fixer-upper to live in, rent, or flip!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from December 02, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
Garage
Outdoor
No Info
A/C
Heating & Cooling
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
$110/sqft
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 5956 Summit Bridge Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Exterior EntryNumber of Rooms: 1Types of Rooms: Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 1Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (main level): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 2728 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Heat Pump,ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Heat Pump
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Levels: OneAccessibility: None
View
No View

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: BlockNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 1Number of Covered Spaces: 1No CarportHas a GarageNo Attached GarageParking Spaces: 1Parking: Garage Door Opener,Detached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Private Septic Tank
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1492 Square FeetFinished Area (below surface): 1236 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1955
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Ranch/Rambler
Building
Building Name: None AvailableConstruction Materials: Aluminum SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 1401601002

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $295,000Price Per Sqft: $110/sqft
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Mon Dec 01 2025Possession Timing: 0-30 Days CD

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Media

Location

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

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 2728 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.50 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2091882Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1492
Last check for updates: about 5 hours ago
Listed by Renee Sutton-Clarke, (302) 285-5100
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Bought with: Tim Taylor, (302) 275-1770, Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2091882

Price History for 5956 Summit Bridge Rd

DatePriceEventSource
12/01/2025$300,000Sold
Bright MLS #DENC2091882
10/30/2025$295,000ContingentPatterson Schwartz #DENC2091882
10/24/2025$295,000Listed For SaleBright MLS #DENC2091882

Market trends in Townsend

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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax
Assessment$347,100
Home facts updated by county records

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Estimated monthly rent$2,239/mo
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Sold Date
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1
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07/03/25
4
3
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04/10/26
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04/02/26
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$349,900
06/02/26
3
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$317,900
08/11/25
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What Locals Say about Townsend

At least 49 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 92 % Say parking is easy

  • 91 % Say car is needed

  • 90 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 88 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 79 % Say kids play outside

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 75 % Say it's quiet

  • 75 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 73 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 63 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 55 % Say there's wildlife

  • 45 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 26 % Say there are community events

  • 25 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 12 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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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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5956 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 is a 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2,728 sqft single-family home built in 1955. This property is not currently available for sale. 5956 Summit Bridge Rd was last sold on Dec 1, 2025 for $300,000 (2% higher than the asking price of $295,000). The current Trulia Estimate for 5956 Summit Bridge Rd is $242,800.