This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility. Reach the Philadelphia International airport within an hour and BWI airport in MD under 2 hours. Explore the possibilities of building your own home(s), a small subdivision, or restart a farm, etc. Three parcels are sold together with all existing homes included in the sale. Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.
For sale
$1,795,000
557 Mansion House Rd, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
2,050sqft
Est.:
Farm
Built in 1997
18.41 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$876/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 209 days |
- 796 |
- 15 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 21, 2025 at 08:53am
Listed by:
VIVIAN SPAHR 302-528-4430,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty 3023695397
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2088110
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 1
- Main level bedrooms: 2
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room, Full Bath
Bedroom 1
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Main
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bonus room
- Level: Upper
Family room
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Main
Other
- Level: Upper
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Heating
- Heat Pump, Solar, Wood Stove, Electric
Cooling
- Heat Pump, Window Unit(s), Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Flooring: Wood
- Has basement: No
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,050
- Total interior livable area: 2,050 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,050
- Finished area below ground: 0
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: One and One Half
- Stories: 1.5
- Exterior features: Satellite Dish
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 18.41 Acres
- Dimensions: 245.00 x 180.00
- Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Level, Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Shed(s), Residence
- Additional parcels included: 11037.00013, 11037.00015
- Parcel number: 11037.00057
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
- Other equipment: Negotiable
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Farm
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Other
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1997
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
- Sewer: On Site Septic
- Water: Well
- Utilities for property: Electricity Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $876/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $40,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,614
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,VA Loan,Farm Credit Service
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,776/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/16/2025 | Listed for sale | $1,795,000$876/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2087284 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $365,400 +403.3% |
| 2024 | $2,273 +24.1% | $72,600 |
| 2023 | $1,831 -0.3% | $72,600 |
| 2022 | $1,837 -3.5% | $72,600 |
| 2021 | $1,904 +1.5% | $72,600 |
| 2020 | $1,875 +11% | $72,600 |
| 2019 | $1,688 -22.1% | $72,600 |
| 2017 | $2,167 +9.4% | $72,600 |
| 2016 | $1,980 | $72,600 |
| 2015 | $1,980 +2.8% | $72,600 |
| 2014 | $1,926 | $72,600 |
| 2013 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2012 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2011 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2010 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2009 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2008 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2007 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2006 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2005 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2004 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2003 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2002 | -- | $72,600 |
| 2001 | -- | $72,600 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$10,274/mo
Principal & interest
$9257
Property taxes
$1017
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NACedar Lane Early Childhood CenterGrades: KDistance: 6.1 mi
- 8/10Waters (Alfred G.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.1 mi
- NAAppoquinimink High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Crystal Run
- Middle: Alfred G. Waters
- High: Appoquinimink
- District: Appoquinimink
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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