Rarely Available Smart Home in Prime Location! Welcome to this stunning 5-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom Wi-Fi Certified Smart Home, built just 5 years ago and filled with high-tech features and energy-saving upgrades. Step inside to discover gleaming hardwood floors throughout the main level, 9-foot ceilings, and an open-concept layout designed for today’s lifestyle. The heart of the home is the gourmet kitchen, a chef’s dream featuring upgraded 42” shaker cabinets with crown molding, a double wall oven, a built-in microwave, and elegant finishes. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the open-concept great room, perfect for entertaining. Adjacent to the great room is a convenient first-floor in-law suite, offering flexible living options for guests or multi-generational living. Upstairs, the spacious primary bedroom provides a true retreat with a large walk-in closet and a luxurious 5-piece upgraded bathroom oasis. You’ll also find a versatile loft perfect for a home office or kids' play area, along with three additional oversized bedrooms, each with large closets. Enjoy tile flooring in all bathrooms and the laundry room. The unfinished dry basement with 9-foot walls and rough-in plumbing is ready for your custom finishing—ideal for additional living space, a gym, or extra storage. Stay comfortable and save on energy with a 90% energy-efficient gas furnace and a dual-zone HVAC system. Located in the award-winning Appoquinimink School District, this home sits in a prime neighborhood location, within walking distance to Lums Pond State Park, and close to shopping, dining, and entertainment. Don’t miss this rare opportunity—schedule your private tour today!
Sold for $730,001
$730,001
157 Hammersmith Way, Bear, DE 19701
5beds
3,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2020
7,840 Square Feet Lot
$753,200 Zestimate®
$221/sqft
$3,845 Estimated rent
Home value
$753,200
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In-law suiteGreat roomVersatile loftUnfinished dry basementGleaming hardwood floorsPrimary bedroomRough-in plumbing
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Judy Chen 302-766-2373,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin,
Co-Listing Agent: Jinhong Shi 302-766-1627,
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Bought with:
Dipak Bhatta, RS358960
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2080168
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 4
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 170 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 x 10
Bathroom 1
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 182 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
Great room
- Level: Main
- Area: 380 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 20
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 176 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 16
Heating
- Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, ENERGY STAR Qualified Washer, Exhaust Fan, Ice Maker, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Attic, Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Bathroom - Walk-In Shower, Breakfast Area, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Dining Area, Efficiency, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen Island, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s), 9'+ Ceilings, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Engineered Wood, Hardwood, Rough-In, Tile/Brick
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Screens, Window Treatments
- Basement: Concrete,Rough Bath Plumb,Sump Pump,Unfinished,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,300
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,300
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
- Details: Garage Sqft: 437
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 7,840 sqft
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11037.30253
- Zoning: S
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2020
Details
- Builder model: The Georgetown
- Builder name: LENNAR
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Cable, DSL, Fiber Optic
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Appliances, HVAC
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
Location
- Region: Bear
- Subdivision: Colony At Summit Bridge East
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: Has HOA fee
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Agency
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,Negotiable,VA Loan,FHA
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/28/2025 | Sold | $730,001-2.7%$221/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 7/12/2025 | Pending sale | $749,990$227/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2025 | Contingent | $749,990$227/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 5/29/2025 | Price change | $749,990-2.5%$227/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $769,000-3.9%$233/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $799,999+62.5%$242/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2080168 Report a problem | ||
| 7/17/2020 | Sold | $492,375$149/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $618,500 +406.1% |
| 2024 | $5,281 +17% | $122,200 |
| 2023 | $4,514 -0.1% | $122,200 |
| 2022 | $4,521 +1.3% | $122,200 +2006.9% |
| 2021 | $4,464 +2100.4% | $5,800 |
| 2020 | $203 +8% | $5,800 |
| 2019 | $188 | $5,800 |
| 2017 | -- | $5,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Summit Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 4 mi
- 8/10Waters (Alfred G.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6 mi
- NAAppoquinimink High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crystal Run
- Middle: Alfred G Waters
- High: Appoquinimink
- District: Appoquinimink
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- New Castle County
- Bear
- 19701
- 157 Hammersmith Way
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