477 SOUTH STREET, TOWNSEND, DE 19734

$523,000

A nearly new one-owner home built in 2017 is turn-key ready for you and family. The charming neighborhood and serene town of Townsend offer local shopping, modernized schools, and short trips to Middletown. Modern appeal and recent updates, including fresh paint and kitchen updates of new 2025 granite, a stainless… Read More steel farm sink & goose-neck faucet, designer hardware, and more, have this appealing home looking new. Situated on a premium outside lot backing to woods and open space, with the tranquility of watching the moon and stars reflect on the large 2-acre pond. Fish and watch wildlife till your heart's desire. Leading to a fully vinyl-fenced rear yard is an expansive multi-level deck with a waterfall staircase, complete with a shaded pergola and outdoor furniture. The front-shaded porch is complemented with furniture ready for sunrise with morning coffee. All this is ready for entertaining starting day one of your ownership. Offering more than one would expect, with 9-foot ceilings throughout the entire main level, this 4-5 bedroom home boasts a fifth bedroom on the main level, which could also be utilized as an office, den, or other amenity. The newly updated kitchen (6/2025) overlooks the breakfast room and living room, while also providing access to the open concept dining room, which can be outfitted as a wonderful sitting room. Large bedrooms on the upper level provide ample family living space with the master overlooking the back of the property, providing extended water views as well as the must-have on-suite master bath. Another must is the full-size laundry room complete with washer & dryer conveniently placed on the upper floor. As we move to the lower level, the home's high-efficiency heating & air conditioning system is complemented with 200-amp electric with expansion room and a Maniblocae; plumbing valve system, which makes plumbing control a breeze. Adorned with multiple windows, including an all-important egress window, they shed bountiful sunlight into this very usable area. This space is equipped for home entertainment, featuring games and a multi-purpose pool table, as well as four large wall-mounted flat-screen TVs. All furnishings are included for the new owner. Poised to be easily finished, the lower level is prepped with builder's plumbing rough-ins, ready for a full 3-piece bathroom to be effortlessly (and economically) installed. As you see fit, finishing this space will further increase the property's value, boosting the home's equity & your net worth. Come see this exceptionally fitting home today, as it is poised to make you move! Read Less

Courtesy of Justin Campbell, RE/MAX Associates - Newark [email protected]

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Jul 14, 2025

Property Type

Single Family Residential

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,200

Lot Size

0.24 Acres

Year Built

2017

MLS Number

DENC2083294

30 Days Snapshot Of 19734

$540k

+14%

(avg) sold price

+60%

homes sold

-66%

(avg) days on market

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Additional Details

Basement

Windows, Drainage System, Full, Interior Access, Poured Concrete, Rough Bath Plumb, Sump Pump

Property Access

Road Responsibility: Boro/Township, Paved, Canoe/Kayak, Fishing Allowed

Appliances & Equipment

Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Disposal, Dryer - Front Loading, Energy Efficient Appliances, ENERGY STAR Clothes Washer, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Single, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Water Heater - High-Efficiency, See Remarks

Building

2,200 sqft living area, 2,200 sqft above grade (finished), 976 sqft below grade (unfinished), Built in 2017, Structure Type: Detached, Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall,9'+ Ceilings, 2 levels, Colonial, Vinyl Siding

Cooling

Central Air, Electric, Central A/C

Doors

Insulated, Six Panel, Sliding Glass

Accessibility Features

Doors - Lever Handle(s), Doors - Swing In

Exterior Features

Gutter System, Sidewalks, Street Lights

Fence

Split Rail, Vinyl, Wire

Floors

Carpet, Concrete, Hardwood, Vinyl

Foundation

Permanent, Concrete Perimeter

Garage

2 garage spaces

Water Features

Water Access, Water Body Type: Pond, Water Oriented

Heating

Natural Gas, 90% Forced Air, Central, Forced Air, Programmable Thermostat

Home Owner's Association

HOA Fee: $275, Fee Freq: Annually, Snow Removal, Management, All Ground Fee

Interior Features

Bar, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Breakfast Area, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Window Treatments, Wood Floors

Laundry

Upper Floor, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit

Lot

10,454 sqft, Lot Size Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00, 0.24 acres, Adjoins - Open Space, Backs - Open Common Area, Fishing Available, Front Yard, Landscaping, Pond, Premium, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)

Parking

Paved Driveway

Property

Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es), View: Pond

Roof

Asphalt, Shingle

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

City/Town Tax: $696, City/Town Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, County Tax: $284, County Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, School Tax: $2,757, School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually, Tax Annual Amount: $3,737, Tax Year: 2024

Utilities

Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers, Single Phase, Underground,120/240V, Hot Water: Natural Gas, Phone, Under Ground

Windows

Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Screens

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