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Sold on 11/28/2022

401 Merle Ln, Townsend, DE 19734

$556,900

Last sold 11/28/2022 for $472K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 3,425

    Sqft ($138/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 401 Merle Ln

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 2005
HOA fee $26/month
Lot size 0.27 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Not Too Often Does an Opportunity Like This Come Available!!! You Can Buy this home Far Below Market Price and Do your Own Upgrades!!! This property is just waiting for someone to restore its beauty. It is Mechanically and structurally sound and this is an ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Home where Homes of this size are selling in the $525K - $580k range, in the award-winning Appoquinimink School District, this 4 Bedroom 2.5 Bathroom home in the Well Sought Community of Townsend Village 1. With Great Curb Appeal and then the With Wow-Factor & starts right when you walk in the front door with the Dramatic 2 story Foyer and Hardwood Flooring. This Open and Airy Floor Plan is filled with Abundant Natural Light and 9ft Ceilings. There is a Gorgeous Kitchen that Gracefully Flows into an Open concept Family Room with Gas Burning Fireplace surrounded by Hardwood Floors. There is an Open and Bright Sunroom with Vaulted Ceilings and through the Rear sliding Glass doors just off the kitchen will lead you to the open patio deck which is perfect for grilling out, family gatherings, and entertaining. Back inside the first floor also features a separate Dining Room and a Living Room. Upstairs you will find 4 Spacious Bedrooms Including a Luxurious Master Bedroom Suite, which has an ensuite Master Bathroom and a large walk-in closet. And that's not all, come down to the finished basement, which has the makings for a Perfect Bonus Room, Work Out Room, or Anything you would like! There is a 2 Car Garage with Garage Door Openers. The house is located only minutes from schools, parks, hospitals, shopping, and restaurants, and is in the Appo school district. Schedule an appointment today. This Opportunity is a One Of A Kind and Won't Last Long!! Make this house YOUR NEW HOME! Call the Agent with any questions about this property. Full Disclosure The Owner is the Listing Agent.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Michael J. Blaisdell
Listing Office - RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2027536 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Contemporary
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 3425
Lot Size (SqFt) 11761
Lot Size (Acres) 0.27
County Tax 365, Annually
City/ Town Tax 272
School Tax 2835
Tax: Assessed Value 104600
Annual Property Tax 3471
Year Built 2005
HOA Fee 308, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
HOA Name BOARD@TOWNSENDVILLAGE.ORG
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Partially Finished, Full
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 10
Appliances Water Heater
Walls/ Ceilings Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings
Fireplace Gas/Propane
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 4
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Attached Garage, Driveway
# Driveway Spaces 2
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Patio(s)
Lot Desc Corner
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Pool No Pool
HOA Amenities Tot Lots/Playground
Location
Subdivision TOWNSEND VILLAGE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School MIDDLETOWN
School District APPOQUINIMINK
Directions Turn Into Townsend Village And Make The Next Right
Zoning 25R1A
$556K
Range: $516K-$597K
Last 30 days 
  • Nov 2022
    mls logo MLS # DENC2027536
  • Nov 28, 2022 Sold
    $472,000 (-0.6%)
  • Aug 8, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Jul 12, 2022 Listed
    $474,900 (+33.8%)
  • Aug 2018
    Public Records
  • Aug 17, 2018 Sold
    $355,000
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1000428916
  • Jul 30, 2018 Sold
    $355,000 (+1.5%)
  • Jul 4, 2018 Pending
    —
  • Jun 12, 2018 Active
    —
  • Apr 21, 2018 Listed
    $349,900 (+9.4%)
  • Sep 2013
    mls logo MLS # 6280437
  • Sep 16, 2013 Listed
    $319,900 (-2.5%)
  • Nov 2005
    Public Records
  • Nov 14, 2005 Sold
    $328,173
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $3,964 +2.3%
    $533,100 +409.66%
  • 2024
    $3,876 +19.5%
    $104,600
  • 2023
    $3,243 +0.1%
    $104,600
  • 2022
    $3,239 +1.2%
    $104,600
  • 2021
    $3,199 +1.2%
    $104,600
  • 2020
    $3,161 -0.9%
    $104,600
  • 2019
    $3,191 +0.4%
    $104,600
  • 2018
    $3,178
    $104,600
  • 401 Merle Ln
    $472K
  • Townsend Village
    $599K +5% y/y
  • 19734
    $549K +10% y/y
  • Townsend
    $549K +11% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
403 Merle Ln, Townsend, DE 19734 $540,400 4/2 2,600 0.02
307 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734 $504,700 3/2 2,500 0.02
402 Merle Ln, Townsend, DE 19734 $530,000 4/2 2,525 0.03
310 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734 $536,100 4/2 2,525 0.03
404 Merle Ln, Townsend, DE 19734 $542,100 4/2 2,400 0.03
534 Hugh Cir, Townsend, DE 19734 $579,500 4/2 2,750 0.03
305 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734 $549,000 4/2 2,400 0.04
308 Helen Dr, Townsend, DE 19734 $527,500 4/2 2,400 0.04

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Townsend Elementary School
public Grades 1-5
Appoquinimink School District
N/A
Townsend Early Childhood Center
public Grades K
Appoquinimink School District
5/10
Meredith (Everett) Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Appoquinimink School District
7/10
Odessa High School
public Grades 9-11
Appoquinimink School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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