$479,900
SOLD OCT 22, 2025

577 Whispering Trail Middletown, DE 19709

2 Beds
3 Baths
2,200 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$218 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

93 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Active Adult
  • Rambler Architecture
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room

About This Home

As of October 2025

Welcome home to this impeccably maintained Coleridge model, ideally situated within the sought-after Active Adult Community of Springmill in Middletown, Delaware. This residence has been meticulously cared for and offers recent upgrades, including a new roof, HVAC system, and electric water heater, ensuring peace of mind for years to come. The kitchen and dining room have both been recently painted (Sept) with a light airy color. Upon entering, you’ll be greeted by gleaming hardwood floors that flow throughout the main living areas, complemented by elegant crown molding in the living room, dining room, and great room, creating a refined, upscale ambiance. A cozy fireplace in the great room further enhances the warm, inviting atmosphere. The kitchen is a chef’s delight, featuring granite countertops, an island with seating, pull-out shelving, a tasteful tile backsplash, and durable 15-inch tile flooring. A well-organized pantry with additional pull-out shelves offers effortless access to everyday essentials. Adjacent to the kitchen is a spacious laundry room equipped with a Maytag washer and dryer, as well as a convenient utility sink. The attached two-car garage, complete with an oversized door for easy access, includes walk-up stairs leading to a floored attic—an uncommon and valuable feature for a ranch-style home. Off the kitchen, a bright breakfast room leads to a sunroom that opens to an enclosed porch with both windows and screens, allowing for comfortable, year-round enjoyment of this charming outdoor-inspired space. The serene owner’s suite features a vaulted ceiling and a beautiful Palladian window above the bed. The ensuite bath has been fully renovated to include granite countertops, a new tiled shower, and a granite make-up vanity. The guest bedroom, located at the front of the home, offers privacy and includes its own bath with a granite vanity and ceramic tile flooring—perfect for visiting family or friends. The versatile loft area provides additional living space for hobbies, guests, or even an extra sleeping area, complete with its own private full bath. Additional highlights of this exceptional home include custom draperies throughout, a built-in main-floor stereo system, a Ring doorbell with camera, a smart front door lock, an irrigation system for the yard, and a 12-inch concrete block patio in the backyard. Residents of Springmill enjoy numerous amenities designed for an active lifestyle, including eligibility for a senior citizen tax discount, a recently upgraded heated saltwater outdoor pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, bocce, billiards, card rooms, a library, and a fitness center. Springmill offers the perfect blend of a suburban lifestyle with convenient access to shopping, dining, healthcare facilities, and major routes such as Route 1, Route 301, and I-95. The beautiful Delaware beaches are just an hour’s drive away. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this beautifully maintained home in one of Middletown’s most vibrant 55+ communities. Schedule your tour today and discover the exceptional lifestyle that Springmill has to offer!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicky Miller

(302) 354-4409 vmiller@psre.com Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown Listed on: 06/17/2025

Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

Last Buyer's Agent

Mike Riches

(302) 690-6453 mriches@loftteamde.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,516

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property is zoned 23R-2

HOA Fees

  • $165 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage
  • 2 Driveway Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Architectural Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,200 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • 1 Fireplace
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Loft
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Screened Porch

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Main Level Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level

Accessible Home Design

  • Garage doors are at least 85 inches wide

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 2302800117

Community Details

Overview

  • Active Adult
  • $2,000 Capital Contribution Fee
  • Active Adult | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Springmill Subdivision
  • Property Manager

Recreation

  • Heated Community Pool
  • Saltwater Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,516

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$165 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Accessibility Features: >84" Garage Door
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: Washer and Dryer in as-is condition.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Great Room, Loft, Screened Porch
  • Basement: No
  • Laundry Type: Dryer In Unit, Main Floor, Washer In Unit
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Total Sq Ft: 2200
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2200
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 218.14
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2200
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Architectural Shingle
  • 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: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 4
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • 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: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 165.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community Age Requirement: 55
  • Senior Community: Yes
  • Community Pool Features: Heated, Saltwater

Fee Information

  • Capital Contribution Fee: 2000.00

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Land Lease: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 8276.00
  • Zoning: 23R-2
  • In City Limits: Yes

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Property Manager: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2516.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2302800117
  • Tax Year: 2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 17, 2025
Closed on
Oct 22, 2025
Sold by
Mills Lorraine A
Bought by
Thomas Robert George and Thomas Angelene Marie
Seller's Agent
Vicky Miller
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Buyer's Agent
Mike Riches
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
List Price
$489,900
Sold Price
$479,900
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-2.04%
Views
139

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.44%
Original Mortgage
$383,920
Outstanding Balance
$383,920
Interest Rate
6.35%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$92,286

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 23, 2004
Sold by
Summit Venture Llc
Bought by
Springmill Homes Associates Lp

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2002
Sold by
Springmill Homes Associates Lp
Bought by
Mills Lorraine A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2001
Sold by
Summit Venture Llc
Bought by
Springmill Homes Associates Lp
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
Special Warranty Deed $479,900 None Listed On Document
Quit Claim Deed -- --
Deed $277,800 --
Deed $571,823 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $383,920 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/22/2025 10/22/25 Sold $479,900 0.0% $218 / Sq Ft
09/18/2025 09/18/25 Pending -- -- --
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $479,900 -1.0% $218 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 Price Changed $484,900 -1.0% $220 / Sq Ft
06/17/2025 06/17/25 For Sale $489,900 -- $223 / 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 $2,515 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2023 $2,010 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2022 $0 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2021 $2,021 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2020 $2,021 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2019 $1 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2018 $1,739 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2017 $1,661 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2016 $1,343 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2015 $1,278 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
2014 $1,273 $84,700 $10,700 $74,000
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2083778

Bright MLS

APN: 23-028.00-117