523 Ponderosa Drive, Bear, DE 19701 - Photo 1

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$559,900

Sold
Closed
Single Family
4 Beds
3 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
3,300 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

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.

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 523 Ponderosa Dr

General

Sold For: $559,900
Taxes: $3,569 (2025)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2098108
Added to Site: 75 day(s) ago

Interior

Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Bar, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Built-Ins, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1
Fireplace(s): Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Equipment
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Dryer - Electric, Exhaust Fan, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Oven/Range - Electric, Range Hood, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer - Front Loading, Water Heater
Flooring: Hardwood, Slate, Carpet, Ceramic Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms: 4
Full Bathrooms: 3
Half Bathrooms: 1
Upper Floor Baths: 2
Upper - Full Baths: 2
Main Floor Baths: 1
Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Lower Floor Baths: 1
Lower - Full Baths: 1

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms: 4
Bedrooms Upper: 4

Additional Information

Pool: Yes
Private Pool: Yes
Pool Description: In Ground, Filtered, Fenced, Permits, Vinyl
Security/Safety: Carbon Monoxide Detector(s), Smoke Detector
Equipment: Negotiable

Exterior

Exterior Features: BBQ Grill, Exterior Lighting, Gutter System, Play Area, Satellite Dish
Porch/Patio/Deck: Enclosed, Patio(s)

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 7
Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Location

Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
County: NEW CASTLE
Subdivision: HICKORY WOODS
Driving Directions: Approximately two miles from rt 896 east on Porter Road . Turn right on Hickory Road or, about half a mile off Wrangle Hill turn left on Hickory. Down to Clifton, left, first right to Ponderosa, house on left side.
Direction Faces: West
Location Details: Suburban

School Information

School District: Colonial

Community

Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Other, Electric
Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electric Available, Sewer Available, Water Available, Other

Structural Information

Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Builder: R.C.Peoples
Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Connecting Stairway, Drainage System, Full, Heated, Windows
Foundation: Block, Passive Radon Mitigation, Permanent, Slab
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
Windows: Energy Efficient, Double Hung, Double Pane, Vinyl Clad, Storm, Screens, Low-E
Doors: ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Insulated, French, Storm
Stories Description: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 3,300
Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
Living Area: 3,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,300 Sq. Ft.
Finished Below Grnd: 1,000 Sq. Ft.
Basement Finished: 90%
Year Built: 1990
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Unit Information

Unit 1

Bathrooms-Lower: 1

Additional Structures

Other Structures: Pool Equipment Shed

Lot Features

Property View: Street, Garden/Lawn
Lot Size (Acres): 0.57
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 24,829
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 140.60 x 170.90
Street/Road Desc.: Black Top
Zoning: NC21
Lot Description: Corner

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $243.43
Other Fee: $35
Other Fee Freq.: Annually
Assessment Year: 2025
School Tax: $2,826
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $743
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $471,500
Tax Amount: $3,569
Tax Year: 2025
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2300

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Exclusions: Personal belongings, furniture
Inclusions: Basement TV, speakers, basement furniture, regulation pool table, built-ins, window treatments. Exterior; pool cover, pool equipment.
Lot Number: 110

Listed by RE/MAX Advantage Realty, Gregory N Arena
Sold by Foraker Realty Co., Amy E Hurley

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Schools

Schools serving 523 Ponderosa Dr

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE

Name	Grades	Distance
Southern Elementary School 795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720	K-5	4.2 mi
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School 801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720	6-8	4 mi
Penn (William) High School 713 East Basin Road, New Castle, DE 19720	9-12	8.8 mi

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Price & Sales History for 523 Ponderosa Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/07/2026

Sold

$559,900

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MLS

3/23/2026

Listed

$559,900

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MLS

Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

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