Rarely does a property come on the market that offers both convenience as well as privacy. This charming, freshly painted, three bedroom, two full-bath Ranch home sits on 2.27 acres in a beautiful park-like setting right in you own back yard. Featuring single-floor living with hardwood floors, two natural stone fireplaces, a spacious kitchen with granite countertops, and a 30'x16' master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom. French doors, from the master bedroom, open to the large deck overlooking the pristine backyard. The 26'x26' oversized 2-car garage, with a workbench that runs along one side, is perfect place to start your own home projects. There's also a bonus room above the garage. Other features include solar panels, water treatment system, French drain in the basement, security system and a koi pond ready to stocked. This is a rare opportunity to own over two acres, in New Castle County, with the option to subdivide. Conveniently located just off of Route 1 South.
Sold for $525,000 on 11/17/23
$525,000
425 Old Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
2,250sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1951
2.27 Acres Lot
$574,300 Zestimate®
$233/sqft
$2,650 Estimated rent
Home value
$574,300
$534,000 - $615,000
$2,650/mo
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What's special
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: May 21, 2024 at 04:25pm
Listed by:
Marisela MF Loessner 302-547-4024,
Compass
Bought with:
Annie Barker, RSR003597
Integrity Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2049060
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Conditioner - Owned, Water Heater, Water Treat System, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Attic/House Fan, Eat-in Kitchen, Cathedral Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Wood, Carpet, Tile/Brick
- Basement: Partial
- Number of fireplaces: 2
- Fireplace features: Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,250
- Total interior livable area: 2,250 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,250
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 7
- Parking features: Oversized, Asphalt, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 5
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Patio, Deck
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Trees/Woods, Creek/Stream
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Creek/Stream
- Waterfront features: Creek/Stream
Lot
- Size: 2.27 Acres
- Features: Irregular Lot, Sloped, Subdivision Possible, Backs to Trees, SideYard(s), Stream/Creek
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10052.00015
- Zoning: S
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch/Rambler
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Foundation: Brick/Mortar
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1951
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well, Conditioner
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Bear
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,Cash
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/17/2023 | Sold | $525,000$233/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2049060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/6/2023 | Contingent | $525,000$233/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2049060 Report a problem | ||
| 9/20/2023 | Listed for sale | $525,000+32.9%$233/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2049060 Report a problem | ||
| 10/1/2010 | Listing removed | $395,000$176/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred #5673008 Report a problem | ||
| 5/12/2010 | Price change | $395,000-1%$176/sqft |
Source: Coldwell Banker Preferred #5673008 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $472,300 +524.7% |
| 2024 | $2,521 +64.3% | $75,600 |
| 2023 | $1,535 -6% | $75,600 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Wilbur (Kathleen H.) ElementaryGrades: K-5Distance: 1.6 mi
- 2/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.6 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Kathleen H. Wilbur
- Middle: Gunning Bedford
- High: William Penn
- District: Colonial
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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