421 Blackbird Landing Road, Townsend, DE 19734 $1,480,000
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Acreage: 40.35
Age:84 years
Zoning:
S
Mobile#: 1487
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to this equestrian private oasis horse farm, a beautiful and rare property nestled away in total privacy, that opens up as you travel along the dirt driveway. This former Standardbred Equestrian Training Farm is a beautiful property with high quality amenities in the popular area of Townsend, just minutes from Town of Middletown. This property is a GREAT LOCATION for those traveling to various horse race tracks between the Tri-State Area and Beyond, minutes from major roads and highways and various horse tracks within state or out of state. Located literally just off Rt 13 and near the Rt 1 highway, it is convenient for travel. Privacy is abundant on this farm, it truly opens to your private equestrian oasis with a total of 40.35 acres, Home with garage, 5 Pastures, Half-mile Track, Barn/Stable, Covered Arena, Run-in Shed with lien-to, Pond for horses, Detached Garage (work shop). **HOME: Although the farm is the primary feature, the family's Ranch Style Home, built in 1940, has been updated over the years, needs a new update; would also be great for tenant, on-site farm help, and/or build a new home. Enter the home into the living room with wood burning fireplace, opens to the kitchen, with double oven, cooktop on the island, double sink, abundance of cabinetry, dishwasher, side by side refrig and recessed lighting; an enclosed porch, located off the kitchen, with door to the wood deck; a laundry room area with sink; beds/baths; and direct access to the attached side-entry garage with person door to the back yard and a lien to. Back in the day there was a inground pool that has been filled in and a previously used exterior Change Room on the back side of the house. Another great feature is the Generac Generator (propane) used for the Home, Garage and Barn/Stable. Fuel Tanks included (above ground) for Oil, Propane, and Diesel. **PASTURES: 5 sprawling pastures. Electric High Tensile Fence, coated for horses (top of the line). Some fencing is solar. Benefits of High Tensile Fence: Strong, Clean, Minimal Maintenance, Safe Barrier, less risk to harm livestock (reduce injury and high vet bills), long life span for usage, easy to install and maintain. **TRACK: Half-Mile track with approx 9-acres interior. **POND: Horse pond with dock used for training, therapy and exercise. **BARN/STABLE: 70x110 (rebuilt 2010), Concrete block with Vinyl Siding, Concrete Flooring in the halls, 25 Stalls, 2 Wash Bays with Hot & Cold water, 2 Work Stalls, Tack Room, Office with heat and electric, Bathroom, Doors End-to-End, Full Loft, Automatic Fly Spray System and a Covered Canopy walk way to the Covered Arena. **CANOPY: a covered walk way to provide protection from the weather between Barn/Stable and the Arena. **ARENA BLDG: 70x72 Covered Open Arena, with vinyl siding, previously used with a training Exerciser. **RUN-IN SHED: 2-Stalls and a Lien-To. **DETACHED GARAGE: 30x40, 2-Car Door, 1-Opener, Person Door, Propane Heater, Concrete Floor. This property offers lot of possibilities... continue with the horse farm, horse training or riding lessons, expand to other livestock, build a larger home, add a pool, or more. With NO HOA and lots of land, it is a great place to store your Boat, RV, motor bike riding, storage trailers, etc. Just a little TLC needed to make this equestrian training farm back to life again. A great property to make it your own and make great memories for a new generation... country living with the convenience of the closeness to town, shopping, restaurants, medical care, veterinary care, and more . General Disclaimer: Home/Property Size and Tax Info provided by Public Records. Buyer to do due diligence on data. **INTERESTED IN SEEING THIS HOME? ALL Showing Appts (including entering the driveway and viewing property) Must Be Approved and escorted by Listing Agent or Seller. To tour this beautiful farm, contact the Listing Agent for an Appointment.
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
Features
Utilities
90% Forced Air, Oil, Central A/C, Window Unit(s) Cooling, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Well Water, On Site Septic, Circuit Breakers, Generator, Main Floor Laundry
Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Detached Garage, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Front Entry, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access, Oversized, Private Parking, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2; Detached Garage Spaces #: 2;
Interior
Crawl Space Basement, Wood Fireplace
Exterior
Concrete Perimeter Foundation, Aluminum Siding, Deck(s), Boat Storage, Exterior Lighting, Outbuilding(s)
Lot
Backs to Trees, Not In Development Lot, Pond, Electric Fence, High Tensile Fence
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Public Elementary (10 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center | Appoquinimink School District | K | Townsend | 1.9 mi |
Old State Elementary School | Appoquinimink School District | 1–5 | Townsend | 1.91 mi |
Townsend Early Childhood Center | Appoquinimink School District | K | Townsend | 1.92 mi |
Odessa High School | Appoquinimink School District | 9–11 | Townsend | 1.94 mi |
Townsend Elementary School | Appoquinimink School District | 1–5 | Townsend | 1.97 mi |
Brick Mill Elementary School | Appoquinimink School District | 1–5 | Middletown | 3.82 mi |
Brick Mill Early Childhood Center | Appoquinimink School District | Preschool–K | Middletown | 3.82 mi |
Silver Lake Elementary School | Appoquinimink School District | 1–5 | Middletown | 3.91 mi |
Appoquinimink PreSchool Center | Appoquinimink School District | Preschool | Middletown | 4.09 mi |
MOT Charter School | MOT Charter School | K–12 | Middletown | 4.64 mi |
Public Middle (5 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Odessa High School | Appoquinimink School District | 9–11 | Townsend | 1.94 mi |
Cantwells Bridge Middle School | Appoquinimink School District | 6–8 | Townsend | 2.03 mi |
Meredith (Everett) Middle School | Appoquinimink School District | 6–8 | Middletown | 4.01 mi |
Redding (Louis L.) Middle School | Appoquinimink School District | 6–8 | Middletown | 4.16 mi |
MOT Charter School | MOT Charter School | K–12 | Middletown | 4.64 mi |
Public High (3 schools)
School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Odessa High School | Appoquinimink School District | 9–11 | Townsend | 1.94 mi |
Middletown High School | Appoquinimink School District | 9–12 | Middletown | 3.45 mi |
MOT Charter School | MOT Charter School | K–12 | Middletown | 4.64 mi |
Private (2 schools)
School | Grades | Place | Distance | |
---|---|---|---|---|
St Andrew's School | Episcopal | 9–12 | Middletown | 2.43 mi |
St Annes Episcopal School | Episcopal | Preschool–8 | Middletown | 3.21 mi |
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This report is a detailed community overview for Townsend (19734), Delaware.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 36
- Average salary of people in this community: $58,948
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 160
- Household Size (ppl): 3.11
- Households w/ Children: 79%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 3,904 (87.6%)
- Rented: 306 (6.9%)
- Vacant: 246 (5.5%)
- Total: 4,456
Population Demographics
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Climate and Weather
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Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 1.2%
- Some High School: 5.7%
- High School Graduate: 38.2%
- Some College: 20.2%
- Associate Degree: 5.2%
- Bachelor's Degree: 19.8%
- Graduate Degree: 9.6%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $96,733
Fair Market Rents
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- Three Bedroom: $1,458
- Four Bedroom: $2,040
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