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331 Appleford Cir, Bear, DE, 19701

5beds
5baths
4,500sqft
$800,000
$178price/sqft
$5,272/moest. monthly cost
$210,880/yrincome needed

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

4
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
27
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

9/10
Summit Elementary SchoolGrades 1-53.9 mi
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Appoquinimink High SchoolGrades 9-128.6 mi

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
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Strong Wind
Tsunami

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

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $4,045$48,540
Home Insurance *$250$3,000
Property Taxes $480$5,760
Electricity $497$5,972
Total$5,272$63,264
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$180,754/yr
40% on housing$158,160/yr
45% on housing$140,586/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

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.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$178This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19701$162
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19701$200
New Castle County$218

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

DateEventPrice
2026-07-07Listed for sale$800,000
2026-06-07Listing removed$786,990
2026-05-26Price change$786,990
2026-05-13Price change$849,900
2026-05-01Listed for sale$874,990
2020-02-05Sold$530,935

For Sale by Agent

AgentMasood Sadiq
BrokerageReal Broker, LLC

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