678 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
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OFF MARKET

$981,600

Trulia Estimate
  • 4 Beds
  • 3 Baths
  • 3,058 sqft (on 26.60 acres)

678 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

Est. Refi. Payment $5,834/mo*
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Currently Off Market - Sold Jun 23, 2025 for $950,000

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$982K
Since last month
Decreased$5K (-0.5%)
Since last year
Increased$22K (+2.3%)
Since last sale
Increased$31K (+3.2%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +118% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$981K
July 2026$985K
June 2026$979K
May 2026$967K
April 2026$980K
March 2026$1M
February 2026$1M
January 2026$981K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1012 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE
2.05
Single-Family Home
$571,000
10/24/25
4
2.5
2,800
1028 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE
1.86
Single-Family Home
$427,500
04/06/26
4
3
2,843
305 Garnet Ln, Smyrna, DE
2.08
Single-Family Home
$680,000
06/23/26
4
2.5
2,963
911 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE
1.86
Single-Family Home
$470,000
07/27/26
4
2.5
1,975
897 Blackbird Landing Rd, Townsend, DE
1.88
Single-Family Home
$524,000
09/02/26
3
2
1,625
22 Grant Ln, Smyrna, DE
2.49
Single-Family Home
$578,500
10/17/25
4
2.5
4,070
223 Tina Marie Ln, Smyrna, DE
2.11
Single-Family Home
$450,000
06/01/26
3
2
1,600
230 Tina Marie Ln, Smyrna, DE
2.26
Single-Family Home
$465,000
06/26/26
3
2
1,700

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
680 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
0.16
-
3
3
2,884
Off Market
151 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
0.41
$795,900
3
2
2,825
Off Market
232 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
0.64
$493,200
3
2.5
1,875
Off Market
Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
0.73
-
-
-
-
Off Market
102 Deer Run Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
0.73
$268,400
2
1
1,075
Off Market
300-316 Saw Mill Branch Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
1.36
$1,531,300
4
2.5
-
Off Market
520 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
1.38
$475,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
377SE PADDOCK ROAD, Townsend, DE 19734
1.43
$408,500
3
2
1,675
Off Market
525 Gum Bush Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
1.51
$1,009,900
4
3.5
-
Off Market
269 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734
1.55
$420,000
3
2
1,250
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Preschool School2 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
-- mins to
Commute Destination

Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1998
26.6 acre lot
3,058 sqft
$321/sqft
2 Car Garage

About this House

$40K Price Reduction!!! Don't miss this One of a Kind Custom Built Log Home on 26 Secluded Acres in Townsend, DE This custom built Crocker Log Home, is located in a Spectacular Setting. Nestled among over twenty-six acres of Preserve Land, it includes a Peaceful Pasture, Plus mature woodlands, including your own stream ready for fishing. Inside you will find the Rustic Natural Beauty of a Log Home, with all the modern amenities of a finely crafted custom built home. Including Soaring Ceilings and Amazing Architecture, with lots of glass to let in the beauty and light of the surrounding country side. A spectacular Floor to Ceiling handmade Stone, Double-sided Fireplace with Raised Hearth. You will enjoy spending time in the gourmet kitchen with New Marble Counter tops and Center Island with seating for 3, a farmer's sink and Gas Range (propane). There are three generously sized Bedrooms which include an Owner's Retreat. 2nd Floor makes a perfect Guest or Children's Bedroom Retreat. Enormous Full Basement is ready to be finished. Enjoy hunting all sorts of game from wild turkey to deer on your private preserve, surrounded by hundreds of acres of pristine ground. Better Hurry!! Properties like this are Extremely Rare in New Castle County!!!!
678 Walker School Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 is a 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, 3,058 sqft single-family home built in 1998. It last sold for $950,000 on Jun 23, 2025 (1% below the $959,000 asking price). More recently, it was listed as a rental in August 2024 with an asking price of $2,600 per month. That rental listing was removed on September 13, 2024. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $981,600, with a rent estimate of $3,598/month.
Last check for updates: about 4 hours ago
Listed by John Luca, (302) 740-5872
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Bought with: John Maxwell, (302) 270-6967, Keller Williams Realty Central-Delaware
Source: Bright MLS, MLS#DENC2070384

Home Details for 678 Walker School Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: FullNumber of Rooms: 5Types of Rooms: Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Laundry, Office
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Main Level Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (main level): 3
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3058 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: PropaneAppliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Instant Hot Water, Water HeaterDishwasherDryerLaundry: Laundry Room
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Forced Air,PropaneHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central Air,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Levels: TwoAccessibility: NoneFloors: Carpet
View
Has a ViewView: Pasture, Trees/Woods

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: MetalOther Structures: Above Grade, Below GradeFoundation: Concrete PerimeterNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Inside Entrance,Attached
Pool
Pool: None
Frontage
Not on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: On Site Septic
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 3058 Square Feet

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1998
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceStructure Type: DetachedArchitecture: Log Home
Building
Construction Materials: Wood SidingNot a New Construction
Property Information
Parcel Number: 15011.00156

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $959,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 24 2025Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: CLOSED

Location

Direction & Address
City: TOWNSENDCommunity: None Available
School Information
Elementary School District: SmyrnaJr High / Middle School District: SmyrnaHigh School District: Smyrna

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3058 Square Feet

Community

Not Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 26.6 Acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: Standard

Offer

Listing Agreement Type: Exclusive Right To Sell

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: DENC2070384Above Grade Unfinished Area: 3058

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Jun 23, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070384
Sold
$950,000
Jun 13, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070384
Pending
$959,000
May 12, 2025
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070384
PriceChange
$959,000
Price decreased by 4%
Oct 19, 2024
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2070384
Listed For Sale
$999,999
Sep 13, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,475

Market trends in Townsend

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
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Sale-to-List Price
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Available listings
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5MoM

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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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  • K. Nash
    "People often walk their dogs. Occasionally you find some people who do not pick up after their dog. Everyone’s dog is typically on a leash. "
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  • Plaisirgreg
    "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.
    "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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  • D F.
    "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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  • Diorka22
    "It is very rural and good for homeowners that have as an example, small planes, etc. Horses, farm animals."
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  • Rhys M.
    "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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  • Mbresidential
    "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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  • Mrsrk N.
    "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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  • Logrodnik
    "Small community about 100 homes. Only one entrance to neighborhood. Quiet and pleasant neighborhood. "
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  • James r.
    "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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Frequently asked questions about 678 Walker School Rd

  • What is 678 Walker School Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 678 Walker School Rd in Townsend, DE is $981,600.
  • What is the price history for 678 Walker School Rd?
    678 Walker School Rd in Townsend, DE last sold for $950,000 in June 2025.
  • Is Townsend a buyer's or seller's market?
    Townsend is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What do residents say about Townsend?
    Residents describe Townsend, DE as well-kept, easy to park in, and dog-friendly. Most residents say you need a car. See recently sold homes in Townsend, DE.
  • Does 678 Walker School Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 678 Walker School Rd in Townsend, DE has air conditioning.
  • Does 678 Walker School Rd have laundry facilities?
    Yes, 678 Walker School Rd in Townsend, DE has laundry facilities.

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