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    151 ANCHOR INN Road, Townsend, DE 19734

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    $2,290,000

    LAND - TOWNSEND, DE

    Lot size:
    98.25 Acres
    Added:
    Jan 24, 2026
    Days on Market:
    130
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 3 at 4:06 pm

    Property Features for 151 ANCHOR INN Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    98.25 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    2000

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    Listing Contact
    Robert L Sacra

    Listing agent Robert L Sacra License #RA-0020817

    Listing office RE/MAX Horizons 625 S DuPont Highway unit: 103, Dover, DE

    Listing date Jan 24, 2026

    MLS# DENC2092536 Listing URL

    Copyright © 2026 Bright MLS. All rights reserved. All information provided by the listing agent/broker is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

    HighLights

    • 98‑acre farm property just north of Smyrna in the Townsend area; family‑owned since 1894
    • Two parcels: 151 Anchor Inn Rd. (~98+- acres) and 155 Anchor Inn Rd. (~0.37+- acres)
    • Approx. 935'+- frontage on US 13 and 975'+- frontage on Anchor Inn Rd.
    • New Castle County planning indicates a process for potential major subdivision development (subject to site capacity, zoning, planning requirements, and Council approval)
    • Minor subdivision available by right creating 4 parcels from the 98+- acre parcel (subject to required process items per due diligence)
    • Paid 2025 taxes were $1,999.68 after correction of an incorrect billing due to a Tyler Technologies error (per County letter)

    Overview

    This offering presents a rare, family-owned farm property comprising wooded and tillable acreage, with some potential wetlands. The farm includes two adjacent parcels: 151 Anchor Inn Rd (approximately 98± acres) and 155 Anchor Inn Rd (approximately 0.37± acres). The property has approximately 935± feet of frontage on US 13 and approximately 975± feet on Anchor Inn Rd. For buyers evaluating the site for development or mixed-use plans, New Castle County planning has indicated that a process may be available for a major subdivision, subject to a site capacity calculation, zoning certification, planning criteria, process requirements, and County Council approval. A minor subdivision is described as being available by right, creating four parcels from the 98± acre parcel, subject to due diligence and County requirements.

    Located in the Townsend area just north of Smyrna, the property’s highway and local-road frontage may support a range of future use considerations. The listing notes that the address details include 151 and 155 Anchor Inn Rd within New Castle County, Delaware.

    In addition to farming operations for several years, the property has been home to a recreational paintball business described as Maple Shade Farm Paintball, and operation and supplies may be available or negotiable for a qualified buyer. Prospective buyers should review subdivision and zoning approval pathways directly with the County and plan all showings with the listing agent present, as the property requires a confirmed appointment for entry.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Farms

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Department Store Food Market HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Garden Center Electrical Service Nursing Home Nursing Home Pet Grooming Service

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Townsend
    County
    New Castle
    State
    Delaware
    Longitude
    -75.64438909
    Latitude
    39.3573906

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Farm - Large farmland parcel with frontage on US 13 and Anchor Inn Road, offering options for recreational use and subdivision development.
    Where is this farm located?
    The property is located at 151 ANCHOR INN Road Townsend, DE.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $2,290,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 98‑acre farm property just north of Smyrna in the Townsend area; family‑owned since 1894; Two parcels: 151 Anchor Inn Rd. (~98+- acres) and 155 Anchor Inn Rd. (~0.37+- acres); Approx. 935'+- frontage on US 13 and 975'+- frontage on Anchor Inn Rd.
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