$490,000
SOLD APR 10, 2025

23 Lotus Cir S Bear, DE 19701

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,261 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$217 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Open Floorplan
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Family Room Off Kitchen

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to this four-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in the picturesque Brennan Estates community and the award-winning Appoquinimink School District. The open floor plan is sure to please the entertainer in you! Upon entering the home, you will fall in love with the dramatic two-story Foyer, Living Room, and Dining Room, which feature gorgeous hardwood floors. The Kitchen offers Granite Countertops, a custom backsplash, a tile floor, an abundance of cabinets, and an eat-in area. The Great Room is spacious and is open to the Kitchen. There is also a Powder Room and a Laundry Room on this level. Upstairs, the Primary Bedroom offers a full bath (with a soaking tub) and a sizable walk-in closet. There are also three other generous-sized bedrooms and another full bath upstairs. The basement is partially finished and can be used in multiple ways. There is also a large unfinished area for all your storage needs or to convert to living space. Outside the home you will find a 2 car garage (with new doors 2019) and a car charging station. There is also a deck for relaxing and a nicely landscaped yard. The roof was replaced in 2019, HVAC in 2018, and Hot water Heater in 2020. The furniture can be included with the purchase of the home. Make an appointment to see this amazing home in a beautiful tree lined community with sidewalks and streetlights.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Junie Seward

(302) 598-9267 junieseward@remax.net RE/MAX Associates - Newark Listed on: 02/28/2025

RE/MAX Associates - Newark

Last Buyer's Agent

Ping Xu

(302) 743-3604 pingxul@yahoo.com RE/MAX Edge License #RA-0030970

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,878

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 86.50 x 110.00
  • Landscaped
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned NC6.5

HOA Fees

  • $31 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • On-Street Parking

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Poured Concrete
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 3 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Partially Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Bathtub with Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Exterior Cameras

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Water Conditioner is Owned

Community Details

  • Aspen Property Management HOA
  • Brennan Estates Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 010
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-047.10-010

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,878

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$31 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: Owner's Personal Property
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Water Conditioner - Owned
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 3
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Poured Concrete
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 2924
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2261
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 268.67
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1861
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 663
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1063
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Exterior Features: Street Lights
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 6
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway, On Street
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System, Exterior Cameras
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 375.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: ASPEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Horses: No
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s), Landscaping
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 86.50 x 110.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Partially
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2295.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2878.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-047.10-010
  • Tax Lot: 010
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 28, 2025
Closed on
Apr 10, 2025
Sold by
Kita Natalie
Bought by
Zhu Shan
Seller's Agent
Junie Seward
RE/MAX Associates - Newark
Buyer's Agent
Ping Xu
RE/MAX Edge
List Price
$500,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2%
Views
83
Current Estimated Value
$510,136

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$20,136
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.67%
Original Mortgage
$320,000
Outstanding Balance
$317,993
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$192,143

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2006
Sold by
Franklin Danny L
Bought by
Kita Natalie

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
6.88%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 16, 2001
Sold by
Franklin Danny L and Franklin Teresa B
Bought by
Franklin Danny L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$172,500
Interest Rate
8.3%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $490,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $320,000 None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $320,000 New Conventional
Closed $320,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $172,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 Sold $490,000 -2.0% $217 / Sq Ft
02/28/2025 02/28/25 For Sale $500,000 -- $221 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

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
2024 $3,030 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2023 $2,575 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2022 $2,593 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2021 $2,562 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2020 $2,532 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2019 $2,486 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2018 $2,257 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2017 $2,161 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2016 $1,975 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2015 $1,920 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
2014 $1,916 $72,400 $11,700 $60,700
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2076734

Bright MLS

APN: 11-047.10-010