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Sold for $450,000
$450,000
8531 Sophies Way, Lincoln, DE 19960
4beds
2,254sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
0.86 Acres Lot
$445,200 Zestimate®
$200/sqft
$2,708 Estimated rent
Home value
$445,200
$410,000 - $481,000
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Listed by:
Donna Watson 302-542-8422,
The Watson Realty Group, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Jamie Watson 302-258-6825,
The Watson Realty Group, LLC
Bought with:
Kelly Turner, Rs-0024792
Keller Williams Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DESU2083684
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Heating
- Forced Air, Heat Pump, Zoned, Electric, Propane
Cooling
- Central Air, Heat Pump, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Oven/Range - Gas, Tankless Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Washer/Dryer Hookups Only
Features
- Attic, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Breakfast Area, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Dining/Living, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Crown Molding, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Open Floorplan, Pantry, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile/Brick, Hardwood, Wood
- Doors: Double Entry, Insulated
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient, Insulated Windows, Screens
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,254
- Total interior livable area: 2,254 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,254
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Built In, Garage Faces Front, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Lighting
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
- Fencing: Partial
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Street
- Frontage length: Road Frontage: 158
Lot
- Size: 0.86 Acres
- Dimensions: 158.00 x 238.00
- Features: Open Lot, Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Interior Lot, Landscaped, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 33015.00247.00
- Zoning: AR-1
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod,Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, CPVC/PVC, Stick Built, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter, Crawl Space
- Roof: Architectural Shingle
Condition
- Very Good
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Details
- Builder model: Cafferty
- Builder name: Willow Creek Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected, Electricity Available, Phone Available, Water Available, Cable
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Logans Run Ii
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Common Area Maintenance, Snow Removal
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Lincoln
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $200/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $65,800
- Annual tax amount: $1,762
- Date on market: 4/23/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Inclusions: Appliances, Gazebo, Shed, & Patio Furniture.
- Exclusions: Rock Near The Pool, Plants, & Light Blue Chair.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/16/2025 | Sold | $450,000-10%$200/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DESU2083684 Report a problem | ||
| 8/19/2025 | Pending sale | $499,999$222/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2083684 Report a problem | ||
| 6/9/2025 | Price change | $499,999-7.4%$222/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2083684 Report a problem | ||
| 4/23/2025 | Listed for sale | $539,900+125.1%$240/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DESU2083684 Report a problem | ||
| 7/5/2012 | Sold | $239,900$106/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,349 -23.5% | $219,850 +568.2% |
| 2024 | $1,762 -3.7% | $32,900 |
| 2023 | $1,829 +10.2% | $32,900 +8.6% |
| 2022 | $1,659 -1.1% | $30,300 |
| 2021 | $1,678 -0.3% | $30,300 |
| 2020 | $1,684 | $30,300 |
| 2019 | $1,684 -0.8% | $30,300 |
| 2018 | $1,697 -0.5% | $30,300 |
| 2017 | $1,705 -8.8% | $30,300 |
| 2016 | $1,870 +43.6% | $30,300 +1% |
| 2015 | $1,303 +3.5% | $30,000 |
| 2014 | $1,259 -2.2% | $30,000 |
| 2013 | $1,288 +3.2% | $30,000 |
| 2012 | $1,247 +1785.3% | $30,000 +1900% |
| 2011 | $66 | $1,500 |
| 2010 | $66 +4.5% | $1,500 |
| 2009 | $63 | $1,500 |
| 2008 | -- | -- |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19960
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NAMorris (Evelyn I.) Early ChildhoodGrades: PK-KDistance: 1.4 mi
- 3/10Milford Central AcademyGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 5/10Milford Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 4.5 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Middle: Milford Central Academy
- High: Milford
- District: Milford
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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