CHARIS REALTY GROUP

Colonial

709 OBSERVATORY DRIVE

BEAR, DE 19701

MLS#: DENC2111132

$429,900

Status: Active
Listing number: DENC2111132
Listing provided by: Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 11 hours ago
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MERIDIAN CROSSING - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

2

Year Built

2009

Sq.Footage

2,400

Welcome! Lovely, move-in ready home nestled in the sought-after community of Meridian Crossing. Step inside to this beautifully updated property featuring numerous recent improvements throughout. Major mechanical updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2026, along with a new washer and dryer in 2025. The kitchen has been refreshed with a full suite of newer appliances, including a 2025 dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove. Fresh paint throughout the home provides a clean, updated feel and makes the property truly move-in ready. Additional 2026 improvements include new flooring in the second-level half bath, laundry room, lower-level utility closet, and linen closet, along with new sealant on the driveway. Adding to the home’s energy-efficient features, solar panels have been purchased and are included with the property. Enjoy the convenience of having a beautiful, family-friendly park right across the street, complete with a playground, basketball court, and tennis court. Just a short walk away, the community clubhouse offers an array of amenities, including a movie theater, fitness center, and outdoor pool—providing plenty of opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and entertainment right outside your door. With extensive recent updates inside and out, this home offers the convenience of numerous major improvements already completed—allowing the next owner to move in and enjoy with confidence. Schedule your tour today!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    2

  • Above Grade Finished Area

    2400.0

  • Basement YN

    NO

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    NO

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Electric, Forced Air, Heat Pump

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    1

  • Construction Materials

    Brick Veneer, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding

  • Parking

    Asphalt, Garage, Attached

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Community

  • Waterfront YN

    NO

Area & Lot

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.05

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    2,178

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Townhouse

  • Architectural Style

    Colonial

Price

  • Sales Price

    $429,900

  • Tax Amount

    $3,267

  • Financing Options

    Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA

  • Sq. Footage

    2,400

  • Price/SqFt

    $179

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $167

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Monthly

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    N/A

  • Middle School

    N/A

  • High School

    N/A

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Senior Community YN

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Tax Lot

    190

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome! Lovely, move-in ready home nestled in the sought-after community of Meridian Crossing. Step inside to this beautifully updated property featuring numerous recent improvements throughout. Major mechanical updates include a new HVAC system installed in 2026, along with a new washer and dryer in 2025. The kitchen has been refreshed with a full suite of newer appliances, including a 2025 dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove. Fresh paint throughout the home provides a clean, updated feel and makes the property truly move-in ready. Additional 2026 improvements include new flooring in the second-level half bath, laundry room, lower-level utility closet, and linen closet, along with new sealant on the driveway. Adding to the home’s energy-efficient features, solar panels have been purchased and are included with the property. Enjoy the convenience of having a beautiful, family-friendly park right across the street, complete with a playground, basketball court, and tennis court. Just a short walk away, the community clubhouse offers an array of amenities, including a movie theater, fitness center, and outdoor pool—providing plenty of opportunities for recreation, relaxation, and entertainment right outside your door. With extensive recent updates inside and out, this home offers the convenience of numerous major improvements already completed—allowing the next owner to move in and enjoy with confidence. Schedule your tour today!

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