Welcome to 31 Forsythia Lane in the ever popular Brennan Estates! This home has been lovingly maintained and upgraded! This is the perfect season to move right in and start enjoying all this home has to offer, from the inviting front porch to greet guests, the lovely fenced in yard to run and play, to the much desired screened in porch for those summer night bbq's! You'll love to entertain in your dream kitchen with stainless steel appliances and kitchen island which is open to the relaxing great room for all to gather! For formal events, there is a separate dining and living area. The 2nd floor has generous sized bedrooms, updated bathrooms and the primary has a walk in closet and ensuite! For additional living space and storage, the basement is your answer! Be sure to visit the open house or schedule your appointment this weekend! You will love to call 31 Forsythia Lane, home!
Sold for $504,000
$504,000
31 Forsythia Ln, Bear, DE 19701
4beds
2,425sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1997
8,712 Square Feet Lot
$519,000 Zestimate®
$208/sqft
$2,815 Estimated rent
Home value
$519,000
$467,000 - $576,000
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Lovely fenced in yardUpdated bathroomsStainless steel appliancesWalk in closetGenerous sized bedroomsRelaxing great roomKitchen island
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Listed by:
Michele Juliano 610-742-8791,
KW Greater West Chester
Bought with:
Jayme Horsey, RS0038793
Northrop Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2081682
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Unspecified
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 204 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 12
Bedroom 1
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 X 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 X 11
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 17 X 13
Kitchen
- Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking
- Level: Main
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 X 15
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 X 12
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Self Cleaning Oven, Dishwasher, Disposal, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: In Basement
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Breakfast Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen Island, Upgraded Countertops, 9'+ Ceilings
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Luxury Vinyl
- Basement: Full,Partially Finished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,040
- Total interior livable area: 2,425 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,025
- Finished area below ground: 400
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Split Rail
Lot
- Size: 8,712 Square Feet
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11047.10042
- Zoning: RES
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
- Roof: Pitched
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Details
- Builder model: CARRIGAN II
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Brennan Estates
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $375 annually
- HOA name: ASPEN PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $208/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $78,800
- Annual tax amount: $3,132
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23/2025 | Sold | $504,000+2.9%$208/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2081682 Report a problem | ||
| 5/22/2025 | Contingent | $490,000$202/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2081682 Report a problem | ||
| 5/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $490,000$202/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2081682 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $540,700 +586.2% |
| 2024 | $3,298 +17.7% | $78,800 |
| 2023 | $2,802 -0.7% | $78,800 |
| 2022 | $2,822 +1.2% | $78,800 |
| 2021 | $2,788 +1.2% | $78,800 |
| 2020 | $2,756 +8% | $78,800 |
| 2019 | $2,552 +11.2% | $78,800 +2.5% |
| 2017 | $2,295 +9.4% | $76,900 |
| 2016 | $2,097 | $76,900 |
| 2015 | $2,097 +2.8% | $76,900 |
| 2014 | $2,040 | $76,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $76,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $76,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 9/10Loss (Olive B.) Elementary SchoolGrades: 1-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 8/10Waters (Alfred G.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 5 mi
- NAAppoquinimink High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Olive B Loss
- 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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