$985,000
SOLD MAR 7, 2025

35532 Higgins Dr Lewes, DE 19958

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,750 Sq Ft
9,148 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$358 Per Sq Ft

1% Below List Price

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Pond View
  • Clubhouse
  • Lewes Elementary School Rated A
  • Open Floorplan
  • Coastal Architecture

About This Home

As of March 2025

East of route 1 Lewes with direct access to the Lewes Junction and Breakwater trail. A Schell built home with 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Beautiful hickory wood floors flow through most of the first floor. New carpet was installed in 2 of the first floor bedrooms off of the kitchen. The third bedroom facing the street has the hickory hardwood floors and a vaulted ceiling. The kitchen features granite counter tops, dovetail and soft close lower cabinets, stainless steel appliances, natural gas cooktop and wall oven. There is a nice sized pantry and laundry room is off hallway from kitchen. The Owners suite has hickory hardwood floors and overlooks the pond. There is an octagon shaped tray ceiling and his and her closets. Owners suite bathroom has a soaking tub and walk in tiled shower. The 5th bedroom is upstairs and has new carpet. It also has a full bathroom. There is a mini split system for heating and cooling. The home sits on a premium lot overlooking the pond. There is OWNED Solar panels on the home. The solar panels produced an average of 18.74 kwh per day in 2024. The garage is a true two car garage with epoxy floors. The whole house and garage was professionally painted inside and out in 2022. Owner purchased a new refrigerator, Samsung gas cooktop, new faucet, new dishwasher, and tiled kitchen backsplash. Crown moulding was added to the Kitchen, Living room, Dining room, and Owners suite. Owners bathroom suite has upgraded glass shower door and added new lights. Hickory hardwoods were added to owners suite and front bedroom. The 5th bedroom upstairs has a Mitsubishi split system for heating and cooling. It was installed in 2022. Senators is a natural gas community and has a community well for irrigation system. You can bike to downtown to shop and enjoy the restaurants. Approximately 2.5 miles from Lewes beach. Senators has a clubhouse, fitness center, and outdoor pool.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Melissa Rudy

(717) 805-8937 mrudy@kw.com Keller Williams Realty License #RS-0024423 Listed on: 01/13/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

John Zacharias

(302) 381-6221 jzacharias@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView License #RS-0023593

Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 78.00 x 115.00
  • Open Space
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned AR-1

HOA Fees

  • $192 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Coastal Architecture
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation
  • Stick Built Home

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Sound System
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Pond Views

Kitchen

  • Gourmet Kitchen
  • Built-In Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stainless Steel Appliances
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • Walk-In Closet
  • Soaking Tub
  • Walk-in Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Pond
  • Deck
  • Porch

Schools

  • Cape Henlopen High School

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • Solar owned by seller

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 54
  • Assessor Parcel Number 335-12.00-568.00

Community Details

Overview

  • $3,450 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Association fees include common area maintenance
  • $225 Other One-Time Fees
  • Premier Property Management HOA
  • Built by Schell Brothers
  • Senators Subdivision, Herring Point Floorplan
  • Property Manager

Amenities

  • Clubhouse

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$192 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Coastal
  • Sussex De Quadrants: East of Rt 1
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-01-14
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Wall, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater - Tankless
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Moldings, Entry Level Bedroom, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Sound System, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Vaulted Ceilings
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 3226
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2750
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 363.27
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2750
  • Above Grade Unfinished Sq Ft: 476
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outside Shower, Sidewalks
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • Spa: No
  • View: Pond
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

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, Tankless
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Cable Tv, Natural Gas Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 575.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Amenities: Club House, Pool - Outdoor
  • HOA Condo Co-Op Fee Includes: Common Area Maintenance
  • HOA Name: PREMIER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No
  • Community Pool Features: In Ground

Fee Information

  • Other Fees: 225.00
  • Other Fees Frequency: One Time
  • Capital Contribution Fee: 3450.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • High School: CAPE HENLOPEN

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Adjoins - Open Space
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Dimensions: 78.00 x 115.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 9148.00
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Zoning: AR-1
  • In City Limits: No

Green Features

  • Green Power: Pv Solar Array(s) Owned

Building Info

  • Builder Name: Schell Brothers

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Pets: No Pet Restrictions
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 335-12.00-568.00
  • Tax Lot: 54

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CAPE HENLOPEN

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 13, 2025
Closed on
Mar 7, 2025
Sold by
Gilles Fougeres Trust and Fougeres Gilles
Bought by
Paniccia Joseph P and Paniccia Cindy
Seller's Agent
Melissa Rudy
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
John Zacharias
Patterson-Schwartz-OceanView
List Price
$999,000
Sold Price
$985,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$14,000
-1.4%
Views
41
Current Estimated Value
$1,124,801

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$139,801
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.57%
Original Mortgage
$504,550
Outstanding Balance
$502,012
Interest Rate
6.96%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$622,789

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 9, 2013
Closed on
Mar 26, 2014
Bought by
Colmers John M and Colmers Debra P
Seller's Agent
Paul Townsend
Jack Lingo - Lewes
Buyer's Agent
datacorrect BrightMLS
Non Subscribing Office
List Price
$588,505
Sold Price
$588,505

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.81%
Original Mortgage
$200,000
Interest Rate
4.37%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2013
Sold by
Senators Lewes Lp
Bought by
Schell Brothers Llc
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 $985,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $588,505 --
Deed $142,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $504,550 New Conventional
Previous Owner $200,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
03/07/2025 03/07/25 Sold $985,000 -1.4% $358 / Sq Ft
01/19/2025 01/19/25 Pending -- -- --
01/13/2025 01/13/25 For Sale $999,000 -9.2% $363 / Sq Ft
04/22/2022 04/22/22 Sold $1,100,000 +1.4% $366 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/08/2022 03/08/22 Price Changed $1,085,000 -0.9% $361 / Sq Ft
03/07/2022 03/07/22 Pending -- -- --
12/02/2021 12/02/21 Price Changed $1,095,000 -6.8% $364 / Sq Ft
10/29/2021 10/29/21 For Sale $1,175,000 +99.7% $390 / Sq Ft
03/26/2014 03/26/14 Sold $588,505 0.0% $207 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/09/2013 03/09/13 Pending -- -- --
03/09/2013 03/09/13 For Sale $588,505 -- $207 / 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
2025 $2,326 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2024 $2,652 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2023 $2,649 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2022 $2,557 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2021 $2,534 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2020 $2,526 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2019 $2,530 $53,800 $9,000 $44,800
2018 $2,363 $53,800 $0 $0
2017 $2,263 $53,800 $0 $0
2016 $2,149 $53,800 $0 $0
2015 $2,053 $53,800 $0 $0
2014 $341 $9,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DESU2076582

Bright MLS

APN: 335-12.00-568.00