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23606 Thomas Paine Drive
Independence
Millsboro, DE 19966
Millsboro
Cape Henlopen School District
Sussex County
Asking Price$499,000
Bedrooms2
Full Baths2
Partial Baths
Acres0.26
Interior SqFt1,674
Age10
HeatingGeo-thermal
CoolingCentral A/C
WaterPublic
SewerPublic
Garages2
Taxes (2023)1,261
Association688 Quarterly
Cap Fee1,000

Description
This modest sized, energy efficient home with one-level living is the one you've been seeking! Quick move-in available and sellers will pay the buyer's club membership initiation fee *and* the HOA capitalization fee; a total value of $6,000! Enjoy living in this popular 55+ community with luxurious club membership amenities near everything you need---the bays, golf, restaurants, services and more Watch the sun rise while you enjoy coffee on your covered front porch, and then watch it set from your gorgeous patio while enjoying some wine with your guests (privacy hedge behind and view of nearby pond)! Sensible space with first floor living in this Schell Brothers "Osprey" floor plan with a genuine great-room concept , where all the living spaces are open to one another with no walls between (primary room, dining area, and kitchen) and access to the patio - great for entertaining! The back yard patio has a beautiful stone paver design, built-in grill, half-wall surround with built-in ambience lighting AND additional sliding glass doors from the owner's suite - plus a view of the nearby pond! Well maintained and thoughtfully appointed with features including vaulted family room, vaulted dining area, both with lots of natural light coming in from the back of the home, hardwood floors, 1st floor laundry located near the garage. The kitchen offers all LG brand stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner gas stove, French door inverter linear refrigerator, beautiful subway tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting, center island with sink, dishwasher and breakfast bar built in, granite countertops, pantry, ample cabinetry and counter space! The owner's suite with private access to the patio, tray ceiling with ceiling fan, walk-in closet, tile/glass step-in shower, double bowl vanity with transom window above. There is 1 guest room and 2nd full bath at the front of the home PLUS a flex room (aka 'office') to use however you need! The 20 x 23 garage offers a crafting/work bench, man door plus epoxy-coated floor! AND there is a *large double-door storage closet* in the garage! Located in the 55+ club membership community of "Independence", with its award-winning clubhouse amenities including indoor/outdoor lap and aerobic pools, massage rooms, billiards, theatre, and SO much more! Convenient to bays, beaches, golf and stores! Stores/services-3 miles, Baywood Greens public golf course - 4 miles, Freedom Boat Club - 6 miles, Rehoboth Beach - 11, Lewes/Cape Henlopen State Park - 12. **Energy efficient home with a geothermal system for primary heating and cooling, solar panels (owned) which are set up for NET metering plus a private well on the property for irrigation needs without increasing your public water bill. The current owner's solar and geothermal utility costs are significantly less than other homes in Indy with annual out-of-pocket costs for propane around $600, around $1,200 for electricity, and another $500 for routine maintenance service. Also: whole-house water filtration system, tankless water heater. The garage floor offers an epoxy finished floor, a man-door to the side yard, and a double-door storage closet, and a coat closet as your enter the home from here and a 2nd one at the front of the home.) Fees explained: quarterly HOA dues of $688 + quarterly CLUB dues of $555 = COMBINED TOTAL OF $1243/QUARTER (....or....$414/month). Separate one-time, nonrefundable Independence Club INITIATION fee= $5,000 (seller will pay this). Property management collects a one-time 'transfer/processing fee' of $175.00 from buyer.

Room Sizes
Dining Room  11 x 11   Main Level
Kitchen  13 x 10   Main Level
Family Room  15 x 13   Main Level
Full Bath  8 x 5   Main Level
Master Bed  13 x 13   Main Level
Bedroom 2  13 x 11   Main Level
Study  10 x 10   Main Level
Laundry  6 x 6   Main Level

Location


Driving Directions
Route 5 to George Washington Ave. Follow to clubhouse. Left-Samuel Adams. 1st right-Franklin Roosevelt. 1st right-Thomas Paine. House on left (corner of Oliver Wolcott).

Details
Architectural Type - Ranch/Rambler, Bungalow, Coastal, Cottage
Garage(s) - Garage - Front Entry, Additional Storage Area
Parking - Asphalt Driveway, Attached Garage
Flooring - Hardwood, Carpet
Basement - Crawl Space
Interior Features - Floor Plan - Open, Wood Floors, Kitchen - Gourmet, Door Features: Sliding Glass, Laundry: Main Floor
Appliances - Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Washer, Dryer
Rooms List - Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Study, Laundry, Full Bath
Roofing - Asphalt
Lot Features - Corner
Exterior Features - BBQ Grill, Extensive Hardscape, Underground Lawn Sprinkler, Patio(s), Frame, Vinyl Siding
HOA Frequency - Quarterly
HOA Fee - $688
HOA Fee Includes - Common Area Maintenance, Management, Recreation Facility, Snow Removal, Lawn Maintenance, Trash, Road Maintenance, Pool(s)
Community Features - Club House, Pool - Indoor, Pool - Outdoor, Retirement Community, Tennis Courts, Bar/Lounge, Common Grounds, Fitness Center, Party Room, Jog/Walk Path, Billiard Room
Cooling - Geothermal, Heat Pump(s), Central A/C, Geothermal
Heating - Heat Pump(s), Geo-thermal
Hot Water - Natural Gas
Sewer - Public Sewer
Water - Public, Well
Additional Utilities - Under Ground, Electric: 200+ Amp Service

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Assessment : 25600
Latitude : 38.663542
Longitude : -75.232213
EveryHome Number : ESU204-30520
Listing Courtesy Active Adults Realty
Zoning Designation AR-1