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721 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701

$384,600

Last sold 12/01/2016 for $243K

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 2,175

    Sqft ($112/Sqft)

Townhouse not for sale

About 721 Observatory Dr

Property type Townhouse
Neighborhood
Year built 2010
HOA fee $56/month
Lot size 2,178 Sqft
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Why wait for new construction? This 3 Bedroom 2.2 Bath unit overlooks a nice open space and is ready for a new owner. Home features spacious family room on the entry level with tons of windows. This level also features a powder room, laundry room plus access to the 2 car garage. Main level features bright living room, formal dining room w/ bamboo flooring and crown molding w/ yet another powder room. The beautiful updated ceramic tiled kitchen features upgraded cabinets w/ double sink, granite counter tops and a large center island accented w/ Stainless Steel Appliances. The eat-in kitchen slider leads you out to the large rear deck. Upper level features the Master bedroom with walk in closet plus 4 piece master bath, double sinks, separate shower and soaker tub. The additional 2 bedrooms are nicely sized & offer decent closet space. Additional full bath completes the upper level. Exterior of home is maintenance free and offers rear garage & driveway parking. The low monthly HOA fee covers Clubhouse usage, lawn cutting, trash pickup, snow removal and common area maintenance. Take a look...you will not be disappointed.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Michael A Sokira
Listing Office - Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#1003956041 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 2175
Lot Size (SqFt) 2178
Lot Size (Acres) 0.05
Tax: Assessed Value 78000
Annual Property Tax 2134
Year Built 2010
Condition Good
HOA Fee 56, Monthly
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Lower Floor
Total # of Rooms 7
Appliances Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Built-In Microwave
Walls/ Ceilings 9'+ Ceilings
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Foundation Slab
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener
# Open Parking Spaces 2
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 4
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Exterior Features Sidewalks, Street Lights
Existing Structures Above Grade, Deck(s)
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable TV
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Community
Security Features Security System
HOA Amenities Swimming Pool
Location
Subdivision MERIDIAN CROSSING
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District COLONIAL
Directions Rt 40, Turn Onto Church Rd Heading South, Entrance To Meridian Crossing 1/2 Mile On Right, Follow Main Road To 2nd Circle, Turn Right... House On Left
Zoning ST
$384K
Range: $353K-$415K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,056/month
Gross rent multiplier: 5.0 - Great
  • Dec 2016
    Public Records
  • Dec 2, 2016 Sold
    $243,000
  • Dec 2016
    mls logo MLS # 6864737
  • Dec 1, 2016 Sold
    $243,000
  • Nov 12, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Sep 23, 2016 Listed
    $249,900
  • Dec 2016
    mls logo MLS # 1003956041
  • Dec 1, 2016 Sold
    $243,000 (-2.8%)
  • Sep 23, 2016 Listed
    $249,900 (+87.3%)
  • Oct 2010
    Public Records
  • Oct 1, 2010 Sold
    $133,391
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $3,247 +19.7%
    $412,200 +428.46%
  • 2024
    $2,713 +9.4%
    $78,000
  • 2023
    $2,479 -4.0%
    $78,000
  • 2022
    $2,582
    $78,000
  • 2021
    $2,581 -0.6%
    $78,000
  • 2020
    $2,597 -5.4%
    $78,000
  • 2019
    $2,747 +2.0%
    $78,000
  • 2018
    $2,693 +26.2%
    $78,000
  • 2016
    $2,134
    $78,000
  • 2015
    $2,134
    —
  • 721 Observatory Dr
    $243K
  • Meridian Crossing
    $499K
  • 19701
    $489K +1% y/y
  • Bear
    $489K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
54 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $286,700 2/2 1,650 0.41
56 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $291,000 2/2 1,400 0.41
52 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $283,300 2/2 1,450 0.41
48 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $353,700 2/2 1,500 0.42
46 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $355,900 2/2 1,500 0.42
42 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $340,100 2/2 1,275 0.43
40 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $346,700 2/2 1,400 0.43
64 Grand National Ln, Newark, DE 19702 $368,100 2/2 1,650 0.43

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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6/10
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
public Grades K-5
Colonial School District
3/10
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Colonial School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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