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Sold on 12/09/2022

5978 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734

$330,000

Last sold 12/09/2022 for $290K

  • 4

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,375

    Sqft ($211/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 5978 Summit Bridge Rd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1950
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.5 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Your Vision Our Mastery! Come look again and check out the renovations made to this beautiful home! Beautiful Cape Cod with old world character and charm. A non-development and convenient location in the sought-after Appoquinimink School District. This 4 bedroom, 1.5 bath is freshly painted and totally ready for you. We've got a brand new kitchen, amazing and beautiful redone hardwood flooring. updated bathroom and the porch/sun room is a lovely oasis with beautiful LPV flooring, new ceiling fan and clean and fresh for you and your houseplants. This home offers central air on the main level and mini-split wall units for the two upper level bedrooms. The 1/2 acre lot provides plenty of space for gardening. Come take a look and think about raising your own chickens and creating a fenced in area for your pups to run. A nice long driveway sets this structure back off the main road and the trees provide some privacy. Car enthusiasts will love the detached garage that also offers a work shop. Amazing location that is super close to Route 13, Route 1 and all the wonderful eateries and shopping that the nearby Town of Middletown has to offer. Walk to Walgreens, Townsend Elementary, Dollar General, Town Hall, Pizzeria's, Barber Shop and more. The Septic was installed in 11/2011 and was pumped out in 2019 and again July 2022 with pump out and satisfactory inspection. WDIR is done for the new owner and treatment complete and paid! Gas line remains for fireplace or convert back to wood burning if you desire. Schedule a private showing- you'll be pleasantly surprised by the transformation!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Suzann M Arms
Listing Office - Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2026824 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 6 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Window Unit(s), Electric
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Cape Cod
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1375
Lot Size (SqFt) 21780
Lot Size (Acres) 0.5
County Tax 414, Annually
School Tax 1355
Tax: Assessed Value 50000
Annual Property Tax 1769
Year Built 1950
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 1
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Full, Unfinished
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room
Laundry Basement
Total # of Rooms 7
Flooring Wood
Appliances Oven - Self Cleaning
Window Features Bay/Bow
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
Construction Vinyl Siding
Foundation Brick/Mortar
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener, Oversized
Parking Desc Asphalt Driveway, Driveway, Detached Garage
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 8
# Detached Garage Spaces 2
# Driveway Spaces 6
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Porch(es), Shed, Run-in Shed, Shed Shop
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable TV
Sewer/ Septic On Site Septic
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision TOWNSEND
Water Source Well
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District APPOQUINIMINK
Directions Route 71 To Property Address. Or, From Route 13 To Pine Tree Road
Zoning RESI
$330K
Range: $237K-$422K
Last 30 days 
  • Dec 2022
    mls logo MLS # DENC2026824
  • Dec 9, 2022 Sold
    $290,000 (-3.3%)
  • Nov 18, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Nov 10, 2022 Active
    —
  • Oct 6, 2022 Price Change
    $300,000 (-2.6%)
  • Sep 29, 2022 Price Change
    $308,000 (-3.6%)
  • Sep 24, 2022 Price Change
    $319,500 (-3.2%)
  • Sep 14, 2022 Listed
    —
  • Jul 18, 2022 Hold
    —
  • Jul 8, 2022 Listed
    $330,000 (+88.6%)
  • Mar 2012
    Public Records
  • Mar 13, 2012 Sold
    $175,000
  • Mar 2012
    mls logo MLS # 1003821694
  • Mar 9, 2012 Sold
    $175,000 (-2.8%)
  • Jan 19, 2012 Listed
    $180,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $2,613 +24.9%
    $310,200 +520.4%
  • 2024
    $2,092 +17.7%
    $50,000
  • 2023
    $1,778 -0.7%
    $50,000
  • 2022
    $1,791 +1.2%
    $50,000
  • 2021
    $1,769 +1.2%
    $50,000
  • 2020
    $1,749 +8.0%
    $50,000
  • 2019
    $1,619 +3.9%
    $50,000
  • 2018
    $1,559 +14.3%
    $50,000
  • 2016
    $1,364 +2.8%
    $50,000
  • 2015
    $1,326
    —
  • 5978 Summit Bridge Rd
    $290K
  • Townsend
    —
  • 19734
    $554K +6% y/y
  • Townsend
    $549K +5% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
5982 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 $353,000 3/2 1,750 0.01
5974 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 $266,000 3/1 1,050 0.02
5970 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 $347,000 3/1 1,650 0.03
5979 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 $294,000 —/— 852 0.04
5956 Summit Bridge Rd, Townsend, DE 19734 $320,000 3/1 1,500 0.1
104 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734 $326,000 4/1 1,500 0.11
111 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734 $285,000 3/2 2,350 0.11
102 Main St, Townsend, DE 19734 $170,000 3/1 1,100 0.11

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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