$504,000
SOLD JUN 23, 2025

31 Forsythia Ln Bear, DE 19701

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,425 Sq Ft
8,712 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$208 Per Sq Ft

3% Above List Price

5 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Deck
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School Rated A+
  • Wood Flooring
  • Breakfast Area or Nook

About This Home

As of June 2025

Welcome to 31 Forsythia Lane in the ever popular Brennan Estates! This home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded! This is the perfect season to move right in and start enjoying all this home has to offer, from the inviting front porch to greet guests, the lovely fenced in yard to run and play, to the much desired screened in porch for those summer night bbq's! You'll love to entertain in your dream kitchen with stainless steel appliances and kitchen island which is open to the relaxing great room for all to gather! For formal events, there is a separate dining and living area. The 2nd floor has generous sized bedrooms, updated bathrooms and the primary has a walk in closet and ensuite! For additional living space and storage, the basement is your answer! Be sure to visit the open house or schedule your appointment this weekend! You will love to call 31 Forsythia Lane, home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michele Juliano

(610) 436-6500 johnpatrick@kw.com KW Greater West Chester License #RS285161 Listed on: 05/16/2025

KW Greater West Chester

Last Buyer's Agent

Jayme Horsey

(302) 703-1144 jaymehorsey@northroprealty.com Northrop Realty License #RS0038793

Northrop Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,132

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 8,712 Sq Ft Lot
  • Split Rail Fence
  • Property is in very good condition

HOA Fees

  • $31 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

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

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Ceiling height of 9 feet or more
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Family Room Off Kitchen
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Kitchen Island
  • Upgraded Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Luxury Vinyl Plank Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Bathroom
  • Walk-In Closet

Partially Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Laundry in Basement

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Screened Patio
  • Porch

Schools

  • Olive B Loss Elementary School
  • Alfred G Waters Middle School
  • Appoquinimink High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Aspen Property Management HOA
  • Brennan Estates Subdivision, Carrigan II Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-047.10-042

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,132

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

8,712 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$31 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 5/16/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
  • Interior Amenities: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Island, Upgraded Countertops
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: 9'+ Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Permanent
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3040
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2425
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 241.98
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2025
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 400
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 615
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1015
  • 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
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Roof: Pitched
  • 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: Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • 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
  • 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

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: OLIVE B LOSS
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G WATERS

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Split Rail
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.20
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8712.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s), Porch(es), Screened
  • Property Condition: Very Good
  • Zoning: RES
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2498.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3132.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-047.10-042
  • 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
May 16, 2025
Closed on
Jun 23, 2025
Sold by
Mazzio Victor and Mazzio Marybeth
Bought by
Zapczynski Matthew and Zapczynski Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Michele Juliano
KW Greater West Chester
Buyer's Agent
Jayme Horsey
Northrop Realty
List Price
$490,000
Sold Price
$504,000
Premium/Discount to List
$14,000
2.86%
Views
161
Current Estimated Value
$520,045

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$16,045
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.46%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Outstanding Balance
$234,397
Interest Rate
6.81%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$292,526

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 9, 1997
Bought by
Mazzio Victor and Mazzio Marybeth
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $504,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $159,400 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $235,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Sold $504,000 +2.9% $208 / Sq Ft
05/16/2025 05/16/25 For Sale $490,000 -- $202 / 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
2024 $3,298 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2023 $2,802 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2022 $2,822 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2021 $2,788 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2020 $2,756 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2019 $2,874 $78,800 $11,900 $66,900
2018 $2,397 $76,900 $11,900 $65,000
2017 $2,295 $76,900 $11,900 $65,000
2016 $2,097 $76,900 $11,900 $65,000
2015 $2,040 $76,900 $11,900 $65,000
2014 $2,006 $76,900 $11,900 $65,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2081682

Bright MLS

APN: 11-047.10-042

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