This is an Extremely well-maintained traditional colonial, which is rarely available in Hickory Woods. Open the door to a trademark RC Peoples slate entry hall and find lovely refinished oak flooring throughout the first level. Go right; Through the living room, then a formal dining room off one side of a well-appointed kitchen with loads of nicely done cabinetry, granite countertops, brand new stove and plenty of light. Through the kitchen and you are in a large, bright, built for comfort, family room. Upstairs, the flooring is also oak though the bedrooms are carpeted for barefootin' comfort, and all four bedrooms are sized to accommodate a larger family. Down to the basement, which is 90% finished, you will find plenty of light, a wet bar, pool table, a bath w/shower, an Eliminator fan which pulls stale air out and fresh air in, a wall set TV, some large lounging furniture, and discretely set behind the finished walls are the mechanical operations of the home. What's New? The roof from 2017 with a 50-year warranty, A/C unit from 2021, forced air heater,2022, energy efficient windows from 2022 with transferrable warranty, pool liner, 2020, pool filter 2022, and from January '26; Garage doors, door openers, fire door, screened porch. porch doors, pool cover, front and back doors, French doors, and the front porch and front walk levels have been reset (15-year warranty) Sellers have had an exterminator visit every six months since 2005. All in all, you will just have to enjoy and appreciate this delightful home.
Sold for $559,900
$559,900
523 Ponderosa Dr, Bear, DE 19701
4beds
3,300sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1990
0.57 Acres Lot
$563,800 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$3,547 Estimated rent
Home value
$563,800
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Pool coverFire doorBrand new stovePorch doorsFront and back doorsPool tablePlenty of light
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Listed by:
Gregory Arena 302-299-9998,
RE/MAX Advantage Realty
Bought with:
Amy Hurley, RS-0025185
Foraker Realty Co.
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2098108
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Basement
- Description: Percent Finished: 90.0
- Area: 1000
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Other, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliance(s), Washer, Water Heater, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Attic/House Fan, Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Dry Wall
- Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Carpet, Ceramic Tile
- Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Doors, Insulated, French Doors, Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Energy Efficient, Double Hung, Double Pane Windows, Vinyl Clad, Storm Window(s), Screens, Low Emissivity Windows
- Basement: Connecting Stairway,Drainage System,Full,Heated,Windows
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick, Glass Doors, Equipment
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,300
- Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,300
- Finished area below ground: 1,000
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
- Details: Garage Sqft: 450
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Hallway(s), Entry Slope <1'
Features
- Levels: Three
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Barbecue, Lighting, Rain Gutters, Play Area, Satellite Dish
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Filtered, Fenced, Permits, Vinyl, Private
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street, Garden
Lot
- Size: 0.57 Acres
- Dimensions: 140.60 x 170.90
- Features: Corner Lot, Suburban, Unknown Soil Type
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11038.00110
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Negotiable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Block, Passive Radon Mitigation, Permanent, Slab
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1990
Details
- Builder name: R.C.Peoples
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other, Satellite Internet Service, Fiber Optic
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Hickory Woods
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $471,500
- Annual tax amount: $3,569
- Date on market: 3/23/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,FHA
- Inclusions: Basement Tv, Speakers, Basement Furniture, Regulation Pool Table, Built-ins, Window Treatments. Exterior; Pool Cover, Pool Equipment.
- Exclusions: Personal Belongings, Furniture
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Black Top
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 5/7/2026 | Sold | $559,900$170/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2098108 Report a problem | ||
| 4/11/2026 | Contingent | $559,900$170/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2098108 Report a problem | ||
| 3/23/2026 | Listed for sale | $559,900+45.4%$170/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2098108 Report a problem | ||
| 8/1/2005 | Sold | $385,000$117/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $471,500 +382.1% |
| 2024 | $3,261 +10.3% | $97,800 |
| 2023 | $2,957 -4.6% | $97,800 |
| 2022 | $3,100 0% | $97,800 |
| 2021 | $3,101 -0.7% | $97,800 |
| 2020 | $3,122 +0.2% | $97,800 |
| 2019 | $3,116 +9.1% | $97,800 |
| 2017 | $2,855 +11.9% | $97,800 |
| 2016 | $2,552 | $97,800 |
| 2015 | $2,552 0% | $97,800 |
| 2014 | $2,553 | $97,800 |
| 2013 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2012 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2011 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2010 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2009 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2008 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2007 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2006 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2005 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2004 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2003 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2002 | -- | $97,800 |
| 2001 | -- | $97,800 |
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Neighborhood: 19701
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GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.2 mi
- 3/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colonial
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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