$482,900

525 Contemplation Way Middletown, DE 19709

Odessa Neighborhood

Estimated payment $3,219/month

Total Views 2,098
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,675 Sq Ft
$288 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Senior Living
  • Bonus Room
  • Community Pool
  • Rambler Architecture
  • Screened Porch
  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

About This Home

Welcome to 525 Contemplation Way, nestled in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Whispering Woods in Middletown, Delaware! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom maintained home offers low-maintenance living with all the benefits of an active, resort-style lifestyle. Whether you're looking to downsize or embrace a vibrant new chapter, this home and community check every box. Located just minutes from Middletown’s vibrant Main Street, residents enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, medical centers, and parks like Silver Lake and Augustine Wildlife Area. Come experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community—schedule your private tour of 525 Contemplation Way today!

Listing Agent

Eric Buck

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS-0019195 Listed on: 07/23/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,128

Year Built

  • Built in 2019

HOA Fees

  • $291 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,675 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Crawl Space
  • Laundry Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Back Up Gas Heat Pump System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • More Than Two Accessible Exits
  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 040
  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-012.24-040

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Whispering Woods Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,128

Year Built

Built in 2019

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$291 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: 2+ Access Exits
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Year Built: 2019
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 525 Contemplation Way, nestled in the highly sought-after 55+ community of Whispering Woods in Middletown, Delaware! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom maintained home offers low-maintenance living with all the benefits of an active, resort-style lifestyle. Whether you're looking to downsize or embrace a vibrant new chapter, this home and community check every box. Located just minutes from Middletown’s vibrant Main Street, residents enjoy easy access to shops, restaurants, medical centers, and parks like Silver Lake and Augustine Wildlife Area. Come experience the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and community—schedule your private tour of 525 Contemplation Way today!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace Features: Gas/Propane
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 1675
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 1675
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 288.30
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1675
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 525

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Community
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: 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
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas Backup
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 291.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: S
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2494.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3128.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 13-012.24-040
  • Tax Lot: 040
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1675
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Map

Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,406 $78,700 $11,100 $67,600
2023 $2,921 $78,700 $11,100 $67,600
2022 $2,929 $78,700 $11,100 $67,600
2021 $2,785 $78,700 $11,100 $67,600
2020 $2,682 $76,700 $11,100 $65,600
2019 $178 $5,500 $5,500 $0
2018 $171 $5,500 $5,500 $0
2017 $0 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/23/2025 07/23/25 For Sale $482,900 -- $288 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $354,162 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $125,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,500,000 Commercial
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2086382

Bright MLS

APN: 13-012.24-040