151 Anchor Inn Road Townsend, Townsend, DE 19734
Large farm property with wooded and tillable acreage and major frontage on US 13 for flexible agricultural and recreational uses.
- Added:
- Jun 30, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 2
- Last Refresh:
- Jul 1 at 4:42 am
Property Features for 151 Anchor Inn Road Townsend
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Lot size
- 98.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- Land
Listing office (609) 881-2414
Listing date Jun 30, 2026
Source Mercercountyhomesforsale
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HighLights
- 98+ acre farm property just north of Smyrna in the Townsend area, held by the same family since 1894
- Wooded acres with some potential wetlands plus tillable acres for agricultural use
- Two parcels: 151 Anchor Inn Rd (Parcel #1501000087, approx. 98+ acres) and 155 Anchor Inn Rd (Parcel #1501000088, approx. 0.37+ acres)
- Approx. 935' frontage on US 13 and 975' frontage on Anchor Inn Rd
- Minor subdivision is available "by right" creating 4 parcels from the 98+ acre parcel (subject to due diligence/County requirements)
- 2025 taxes paid in full were $1,999.68 (per county letter correcting prior Tyler Technologies error on reassessment billing)
Overview
The farm has approximately 935'+- of frontage on US 13 and approximately 975'+- on Anchor Inn Rd. The seller states New Castle County has indicated a process may be available for a potential major subdivision, subject to a site capacity calculation, zoning certification, planning criteria, process requirements, and County Council approval. The seller also notes that a minor subdivision is available “by right,” creating four parcels from the 98+- acre parcel, and advises buyers to complete their own due diligence for any development plans. Listing agent must be present for all showings, and there is absolutely no trespassing without a confirmed appointment.
For buyers seeking land with both agricultural character and recreational history, this acreage offers a mix of wooded and tillable ground, plus substantial road frontage. Owner-operator tenants and recreation-oriented buyers may want to inquire about the paintball operation and supplies that the seller says could be available, while development-minded parties can review subdivision options noted in the county planning remarks. The seller also states that 2025 taxes were paid in full for the parcel and were $1,999.68 following correction of an earlier tax billing error acknowledged by the county.
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Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Townsend
- County
- New Castle
- State
- Delaware
- Longitude
- -75.6443388
- Latitude
- 39.3577806