NOT LISTED FOR SALE

19710 Bernard Dr Lewes, DE 19958

Estimated Value: $758,241 - $897,000

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,706 Sq Ft
$215/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 03, 2024

Last sale price $682,000 $184 Per Sq Ft

Est. 17% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,484/month

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 64 Feet of Waterfront
  • Pier or Dock
  • Scenic Views
  • Love Creek Elementary School Rated A
  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Lake Privileges

About This Home

As of July 2024

POND FRONT RETREAT! Nestled on a premium pond front lot, this expansive home in The Retreat at Love Creek boasts 2 levels of luxury & tranquility. Enjoy over 3,500 square feet of comfortable living with a welcoming great room with soaring 2nd story ceilings and one of two gas fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, a light-filled sunroom, a large 1st floor primary suite with connecting bath, a huge walk-in closet, a cozy fireplace, and this is only a portion of the first level. The second level houses 4 additional bedrooms and office. More than meets the eye, other features include 2 ultra-high-efficiency Bosch heat pumps (2019/2023) & Rinnai hot water heater, Andersen windows, 320-gallon owned propane tank (2021) that saves approximately 25% off propane costs, special conduit for an invisible fence to keep your pet safe, private well for irrigation, and more upgrades that are too long to list. Take in the serene sights & sounds of nature from the generously sized back deck with remote-controlled awning which overlooks the backyard & sparkling waters of two large community ponds or take advantage of the community's exclusive pier and kayak, canoe and paddleboard launch, where you can take in the natural beauty of Love Creek. This great neighborhood offers even more with an outdoor pool, tennis & pickle ball courts, clubhouse, as well as easy access to Coastal Highway & Cape Henlopen, Lewes and Rehoboth Beaches! Hurry, don’t miss this opportunity to own this dream house in a friendly and upscale community with a real "neighborhood" feel by scheduling a showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Lee Ann Wilkinson

(302) 645-6661 leeann@leeanngroup.com Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #RA-0002064 Listed on: 03/13/2024

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Deniene Dailey

(302) 313-9949 denienedailey@gmail.com Dailey Dailey Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,366

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 0.27 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 120.03 x 125.00 x 64.90 x 125.00
  • 64 Feet of Waterfront
  • Landscaped
  • Sprinkler System
  • Back and Front Yard
  • Property is zoned MR

HOA Fees

  • $151 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Parking Storage or Cabinetry
  • Front Facing Garage

Property Views

  • Pond
  • Scenic Vista
  • Garden

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • 3,706 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Skylights
  • Recessed Lighting
  • 2 Fireplaces
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Windows
  • Window Screens
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Sitting Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Crawl Space
  • Home Security System

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Tile or Brick
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Water Access
  • Property is near a pond
  • Pond
  • Lake Privileges
  • Deck
  • Porch

Utilities

  • Forced Air Zoned Heating and Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Propane Water Heater
  • Private Sewer

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 44
  • Assessor Parcel Number 334-11.00-173.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $1,000 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance, management, pier/dock maintenance, pool(s), recreation facility, reserve funds, road maintenance
  • $175 Other One-Time Fees
  • Retreat At Love Creek Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Pier or Dock
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,366

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0.27 Acres

HOA Fees

$151 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Sussex De Quadrants: Between Rt 1 & 113
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Microwave, Oven - Double, Oven - Wall, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Dryer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Hardwood, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Entry Level Bedroom, Dining Area, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Skylight(s), Soaking Tub, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Window Features: Insulated, Screens
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings, 2 Story Ceilings, Tray Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Block, Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Sitting Room, Kitchen, Den, Foyer, Breakfast Room, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Laundry, Bonus Room, Primary Bathroom, Full Bath, Half Bath, Additional Bedroom
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3706
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3706
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 196.95
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 3706
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • View: Pond, Garden/Lawn, Scenic Vista
  • Water Access: Yes
  • Water Body Type: Pond
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Water Oriented: Yes
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Frontage In Feet: 64

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 2

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Zoned
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Zoned
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Tankless, Propane
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Community
  • Municipal Trash: No

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 452.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Tennis Courts, Swimming Pool, Club House, Pier/Dock, Tot Lots/Playground, Water/Lake Privileges
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance, Management, Pier/Dock Maintenance, Pool(s), Recreation Facility, Reserve Funds, Road Maintenance
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 175.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time
  • Capital Contribution Fee: 1000.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Landscaping, Rear Yard, Pond
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.27
  • Lot Dimensions: 120.03 x 125.00 x 64.90 x 125.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 11749.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Zoning: MR
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2152.00
  • School Tax Pymnt Freq: Annually
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2366.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 334-11.00-173.00
  • Tax Lot: 44
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2023

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 13, 2024
Closed on
Jun 27, 2024
Sold by
Joint Revocable Trust Of Ronald C Lapera and Lapera Ronald C
Bought by
Criniti Diane and Mrozinski Ray Michael
Seller's Agent
Lee Ann Wilkinson
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Deniene Dailey
Dailey Dailey Real Estate
List Price
$779,900
Sold Price
$682,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$97,900
-12.55%
Views
697
Current Estimated Value
$797,810

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$115,810
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.61%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 5, 2019
Sold by
Lapera Ronald C and Lapera Donna
Bought by
Ronald C & F B Lapera Ret
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Criniti Diane $682,000 None Listed On Document
Ronald C & F B Lapera Ret -- --
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/03/2024 07/03/24 Sold $682,000 -6.6% $184 / Sq Ft
06/21/2024 06/21/24 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2024 06/13/24 Price Changed $729,900 -2.7% $197 / Sq Ft
04/29/2024 04/29/24 Price Changed $749,900 -3.8% $202 / Sq Ft
03/13/2024 03/13/24 For Sale $779,900 -- $210 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $1,646 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2024 $1,868 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2023 $1,866 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2022 $1,784 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2021 $1,863 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2020 $1,856 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2019 $1,859 $48,050 $5,000 $43,050
2018 $1,710 $48,050 $0 $0
2017 $1,621 $48,050 $0 $0
2016 $1,419 $48,050 $0 $0
2015 $1,334 $48,050 $0 $0
2014 $1,321 $48,050 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2057580

Bright MLS

APN: 334-11.00-173.00

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