




331 Appleford Cir, Bear, DE, 19701
About This Home
**Exceptional Value! The Seller is offering $10,000 Incentive towards closing costs to help make your move even more affordable** This exceptional residence offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, flexibility, and modern convenience, making it ideal for today's lifestyle. Situated in one of Bear's most desirable communities, this beautifully maintained home features 5 generously sized bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, and approximately 4,500 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Built just 7 years ago, this impressive home offers the advantages of newer construction while eliminating many of the concerns associated with brand-new homes, including foundation settling. For additional peace of mind, the property includes approximately 2–3 years of transferable structural warranty. Comfort and energy efficiency are enhanced by three independently zoned heating and air conditioning systems, providing separate climate control for each level. Designed with both everyday living and entertaining in mind, the open and inviting floor plan offers expansive living spaces filled with natural light. The spacious family room flows seamlessly into the gourmet kitchen, creating the perfect gathering space for family and friends. The chef's kitchen is beautifully appointed with abundant 42-inch cabinetry, luxurious stone countertops, a massive center island ideal for meal preparation, casual dining, or entertaining, premium stainless steel appliances, and generous storage throughout. Whether preparing everyday meals or hosting holiday celebrations, this kitchen is designed to impress. The fully finished walk-up basement significantly expands the home's versatility, featuring a spacious recreation area, an optional fifth bedroom, a guest room, and a full bathroom. This flexible space is ideal for extended family, overnight guests, a home office, fitness room, or additional entertainment area. Upstairs, you'll find a spacious loft that provides additional living space, along with four generously sized bedrooms and three full bathrooms, offering comfort and privacy for every member of the household. Step outside and enjoy a beautifully designed expensive outdoor living area that has been extensively upgraded by the current owners, approximately two years ago, a stunning large custom brick paver patio was professionally installed, complemented by a 15' x 18' maintenance-free composite deck featuring integrated solar lighting. The deck offers direct access to the kitchen, making outdoor dining and entertaining effortless. A beautifully crafted wraparound brick paver walkway connects the deck, patio, and walk-up basement entrance, providing both convenience and exceptional curb appeal. The lush, private backyard creates a peaceful setting for entertaining, relaxing, or simply enjoying the outdoors. Every window throughout the home is enhanced with premium plantation shutters and Zebra Vision Duo day-and-night blinds, offering an elegant appearance along with exceptional privacy and light control. For added convenience, the blinds in the kitchen and family room are remote controlled.This remarkable property truly offers the perfect balance of luxury, space, quality, and convenience. The bright, open-concept design creates a warm and inviting atmosphere, while the thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces make entertaining effortless year-round.Whether you're hosting family gatherings, enjoying quiet evenings on the deck, or relaxing in your private backyard retreat, this home has been designed to accommodate every stage of life. Move-in ready and meticulously maintained, 331 Appleford Drive presents a rare opportunity to own one of Bear's finest homes. With its exceptional upgrades, generous living space, premium finishes, transferable structural warranty, and outstanding location, this is a property you won't want to miss. Schedule your private showing today and discover everything this extraordinary home has to offer.
Getting Around
Schools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Excellent
- Year built: 2019
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Construction materials: Concrete,Vinyl Siding
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Gas Water Heater
Basement
- Has basement: Yes
- Basement: Finished
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 5
- Main level bedrooms: 5
Features
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace: Yes
- Finished area above ground: 4,500
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central,Natural Gas
- Cooling features: Central Air,Electric
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 4,500
- Total interior livable area: 4,500 sqft
Property
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Details
- Parcel number: 11037.30278
- Zoning: S
- Special condition: Standard
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Lot size: 9,148 sqft
- Features: Cul-De-Sac,Suburban
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Inside Entrance,Attached,Driveway,On Street
- Has garage: Yes
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Inland Flooding
- Winter Weather
- Cold Wave
- Heat Wave
- Strong Wind
- Tsunami
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $4,045 | $48,540 |
| Home Insurance * | $250 | $3,000 |
| Property Taxes | $480 | $5,760 |
| Electricity | $497 | $5,972 |
| Total | $5,272 | $63,264 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Delaware FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-07 | Listed for sale | $800,000 |
| 2026-06-07 | Listing removed | $786,990 |
| 2026-05-26 | Price change | $786,990 |
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $849,900 |
| 2026-05-01 | Listed for sale | $874,990 |
| 2020-02-05 | Sold | $530,935 |
