$465,000
SOLD APR 25, 2025

616 Southerness Dr Townsend, DE 19734

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,350 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$139 Per Sq Ft

1% Above List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Senior Living
  • Community Pool
  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System

About This Home

As of April 2025

Are you looking to be in a vibrant 55+ community!? Well you found the perfect home, a modern gem nestled in the highly sought-after Legacy at Odessa National is an active adult, 55+ community waiting for you!! 616 Southerness Drive is calling you home! This charming, spacious cape cod with loft area boasts an open floor plan! When you walk into the foyer area, you will immediately see a full bathroom and bedroom to the right. Continue to walk through and you will see the separate, spacious dining area for all the special meals with family and friends! To left you will walk into the massive primary suite & full bathroom made to be your personal sanctuary. If you head upstairs to the vast, airy loft area, there is also another full bath room and bedroom! Great for hosting over night guests! The heart of the home is a beautiful open-concept kitchen with a eat-in space to enjoy your meals. Seamlessly connected to the kitchen is the family room... great for hosting all the celebrations through out the year! ! Towards the back of the home you will notice the sunroom (sunroom furniture is staying), a screen in porch and a large deck for all your BBQ 's, parties, and to enjoy the sunshine!! The basement is partial finished and has a half bathroom!!! Loads of storage available!This home is full of all the whistles & bells! Perfect for relaxing in a low-key setting. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, fitness center, social clubhouse. and a golf course is close by! Prefessional photos coming soon!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Roo Parag

Bryan Realty Group License #RS0036425 Listed on: 04/04/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Megan Aitken

Keller Williams Realty License #RE0020721

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,084

Year Built

  • Built in 2008

HOA Fees

  • $190 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Stone Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Partially Finished Basement
  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Cooling System Utilizes Natural Gas
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 208
  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-013.31-208

Community Details

Overview

  • Senior Living
  • Senior Community | Residents must be 55 or older
  • Premier Community Association Management HOA
  • Odessa National Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,084

Year Built

Built in 2008

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$190 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 2025-04-04
  • Year Built: 2008
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Are you looking to be in a vibrant 55+ community!? Well you found the perfect home, a modern gem nestled in the highly sought-after Legacy at Odessa National is an active adult, 55+ community waiting for you!! 616 Southerness Drive is calling you home! This charming, spacious cape cod with loft area boasts an open floor plan! When you walk into the foyer area, you will immediately see a full bathroom and bedroom to the right. Continue to walk through and you will see the separate, spacious dining area for all the special meals with family and friends! To left you will walk into the massive primary suite & full bathroom made to be your personal sanctuary. If you head upstairs to the vast, airy loft area, there is also another full bath room and bedroom! Great for hosting over night guests! The heart of the home is a beautiful open-concept kitchen with a eat-in space to enjoy your meals. Seamlessly connected to the kitchen is the family room... great for hosting all the celebrations through out the year! ! Towards the back of the home you will notice the sunroom (sunroom furniture is staying), a screen in porch and a large deck for all your BBQ 's, parties, and to enjoy the sunshine!! The basement is partial finished and has a half bathroom!!! Loads of storage available!This home is full of all the whistles & bells! Perfect for relaxing in a low-key setting. Enjoy resort-style amenities including a pool, fitness center, social clubhouse. and a golf course is close by! Prefessional photos coming soon!
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Partially Finished
  • Total Sq Ft: 3350
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3350
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 189.81
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2423
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 927
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 927
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 616

Beds/Baths

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

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone, 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: 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: Natural Gas
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 190.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA Name: PREMIER COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT
  • 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: 0.16
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 6970.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: S
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2459.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3084.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 14-013.31-208
  • Tax Lot: 208
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 3350
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 04/25/2025

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 25, 2025
Sold by
Leshaw Bonnie J
Bought by
Doyle Elizabeth and Doyle Robert
Seller's Agent
Roo Parag
Bryan Realty Group
Buyer's Agent
Megan Aitken
Keller Williams Realty
List Price
$459,900
Sold Price
$465,000
Premium/Discount to List
$5,100
1.11%
Views
58
Current Estimated Value
$466,150

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,150
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.80%
Original Mortgage
$327,000
Outstanding Balance
$326,137
Interest Rate
6.67%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$140,013

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 19, 2008
Sold by
Nvr Inc
Bought by
Leshaw Kenneth and Leshaw Bonnie J

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
6.03%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2008
Sold by
Odessa National Development Co Llc
Bought by
Nvr Inc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 27, 2001
Sold by
Atkinson Farm Inc
Bought by
Odessa National Development Company Llc
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
Deed $465,000 None Listed On Document
Deed $315,020 None Available
Deed $26,080 None Available
Deed $1,618,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $327,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $230,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/25/2025 04/25/25 Sold $465,000 +1.1% $139 / Sq Ft
04/07/2025 04/07/25 Pending -- -- --
04/04/2025 04/04/25 For Sale $459,900 -- $137 / 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 $3,971 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2023 $3,298 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2022 $3,291 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2021 $3,338 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2020 $3,284 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2019 $3,150 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2018 $2,896 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2017 $2,768 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2016 $2,366 $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2015 -- $109,600 $11,100 $98,500
2014 $2,254 $108,600 $11,100 $97,500
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2079014

Bright MLS

APN: 14-013.31-208