Welcome to Independence! You're living for your lifestyle. This home has been reduced by $100,000 from its original listing price of $599,900 and a recent appraisal of $625,000- making it the best buy in Independence! One of Schell's premier neighborhoods awaits. This model is incredibly large and spacious. FIRST FLOOR primary bedroom is located in the rear of the home adding additional privacy. In the primary bedroom you will find a very nice tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet, and an outside entry. The size of this primary bath will amaze you with unlimited counter and storage space as well as an oversized walk-in shower with a bench. This open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with the gourmet kitchen, large island, and separate dining area. In the kitchen you will find lovely quartz countertops, a gas cooktop, a double wall oven, a double sink, and a tile backsplash. It is joined by a large gathering room with a fireplace. This entire home is loaded with lots of windows and beautiful natural light flowing in. This is a 5 bedroom home with a first-floor office. Upstairs you will find 2 very expansive rooms (4/5 bedroom) that could be used in many different ways including a game room, craft room, or simply guest bedrooms. Did we mention that this home is only a premium lot backing to a lovely water view? There is also a very nice-sized screened-in porch where you can enjoy this relaxing view. Sellers will be paying the buyer's buy-in cost to the clubhouse ($5000) and the neighborhood capital contribution fee ($1000). Live in Coastal Delaware’s premiere 55+ active community that offers lawn care, a 27,000 square foot community center, indoor pool, outdoor pool, fitness center, billiards room, meeting room, walking paths, tennis, pickle ball, garden center, dog park, and more. The community has an active social environment where homeowners can engage in a variety of activities including game night, bike rides, line dancing, happy hours, and much more.
Sold for $475,000
$475,000
23596 Thomas Paine Dr, Millsboro, DE 19966
5beds
2,500sqft
Condominium
Built in 2014
-- sqft lot
$509,000 Zestimate®
$190/sqft
$2,744 Estimated rent
Home value
$509,000
$484,000 - $534,000
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Water viewExpansive roomsLots of windowsBeautiful natural lightLarge gathering roomLarge walk-in closetOversized walk-in shower
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Listed by:
Danielle Benson 302-983-0147,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Bought with:
Amanda Sweigert
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Homesale Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2071466
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 5, Kitchen, Foyer, Office, Primary Bathroom
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Self Cleaning Oven, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Breakfast Area, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Upgraded Countertops, Central Vacuum
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Vinyl
- Has basement: No
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,500
- Total interior livable area: 2,500 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,500
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 5
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Concrete, Off Street, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 3
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Lawn Sprinkler, Sidewalks
- Pool features: Community
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 0.25 Acres
- Dimensions: 80.00 x 140.00
- Features: Premium
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23416.00378.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2014
Details
- Builder model: Whinbrel
- Builder name: Schell
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Phone, Propane - Community
Community & HOA
Community
- Condo and coop fee: $555 quarterly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: Independence
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Billiard Room, Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Game Room, Meeting Room, Bar/Lounge, Dog Park, Jogging Path, Indoor Pool, Tennis Court(s), Pool
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Lawn Care Front, Lawn Care Rear, Lawn Care Side, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $688 quarterly
Location
- Region: Millsboro
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $190/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $29,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,458
- Date on market: 9/27/2024
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Inclusions: All Appliances Included
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/6/2024 | Sold | $475,000-4.8%$190/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2071466 Report a problem | ||
| 11/5/2024 | Contingent | $499,000$200/sqft |
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| 9/27/2024 | Listed for sale | $499,000-9.3%$200/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2071466 Report a problem | ||
| 8/14/2024 | Listing removed | $550,000$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062566 Report a problem | ||
| 8/2/2024 | Price change | $550,000-4.3%$220/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062566 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2024 | Price change | $575,000-4.1%$230/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062566 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2024 | Listed for sale | $599,500+33.8%$240/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2062566 Report a problem | ||
| 8/29/2014 | Sold | $448,193$179/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,341 -8.1% | $317,500 +972.6% |
| 2024 | $1,459 +0.1% | $29,600 |
| 2023 | $1,458 +3.6% | $29,600 |
| 2022 | $1,407 +0.9% | $29,600 |
| 2021 | $1,394 +0.3% | $29,600 |
| 2020 | $1,390 | $29,600 |
| 2019 | $1,390 -0.1% | $29,600 |
| 2018 | $1,392 +7.1% | $29,600 |
| 2017 | $1,300 +9.9% | $29,600 |
| 2016 | $1,182 +4.7% | $29,600 |
| 2015 | $1,130 +496.4% | $29,600 +492% |
| 2014 | $189 +2.9% | $5,000 |
| 2013 | $184 +0.4% | $5,000 |
| 2012 | $183 +11.9% | $5,000 |
| 2011 | $164 | $5,000 |
| 2010 | $164 -3% | $5,000 |
| 2009 | $169 | $5,000 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19966
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Love Creek Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.6 mi
- 7/10Beacon Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5.7 mi
- 8/10Cape Henlopen High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.9 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Love Creek
- Middle: Mariner
- High: Cape Henlopen
- District: Cape Henlopen
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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