1053 Bear Road

Closed 1/27/22

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Last Sold Price

$455,000

3 beds2 baths1,712 sqft

1053 Bear Rd, New Castle, DE 19720

Single FamilyProperty Type

1.15 acresLot Size

1955Year Built

$266/sq ftPrice per sq ft

20 carsParking Spaces

Description

High-end renovation with top of the line finishes was just completed on this rarely brick ranch home on 1.15 acres with no deed restrictions. Updates include New HVAC and New Tankless hot water heater, new 200amp electrical service, New architectural roof, new siding, new gutters, New LVT floors throughout most of the home, fresh neutral paint throughout, all new high end LED fixtures, new kitchen featuring white maple cabinets with crown molding, custom made range hood, large center island with...High-end renovation with top of the line finishes was just completed on this rarely brick ranch home on 1.15 acres with no deed restrictions. Updates include New HVAC and New Tankless hot water heater, new 200amp electrical service, New architectural roof, new siding, new gutters, New LVT floors throughout most of the home, fresh neutral paint throughout, all new high end LED fixtures, new kitchen featuring white maple cabinets with crown molding, custom made range hood, large center island with seating area, farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops, tiled backsplash, and all stainless appliances, all bathrooms have been updated with tile, new vanities, lights, toilets, and new hardware. New front door and rear sliding door, All new carpet in all 3 bedrooms , Main bedroom is huge with a 10ft closet and, barn doors, and crown molding, and awesome office space. New septic system, and updated well. New concrete patio and double 10 car driveway that leads to a new private driveway leading to the 2240 sq ft detached outbuilding with a huge garage door. This is a dream property! Please check out the virtual tour! owner is a licensed realtor,

Listed by: Jacob Lipton 302.275.4397 jacoblipton@aol.com • RE/MAX Premier Properties

Listing closed: 01/27/2022 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2013286

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Property Information for 1053 Bear Road

Property Details

Taxes: $1,880 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 10-044.40-005
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Ranch/Rambler
Levels/Stories: 1
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 12-26-2021
Subdivision: MONTEREY FARMS
Subdivision: MONTEREY FARMS (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision: MONTEREY FARMS
Total Parking Spaces: 20
Central Air: Yes
Basement: No
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,712.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Assessor
Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
New Construction: No
Property Condition: Excellent

Building Information

Stories: 1
Year Built: 1955
Lot Size: 1.15 AC / 50,094 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: COLONIAL

School District County ID: 300200396891
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
County: NEW CASTLE
MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)

Waterfront / Water Access

Water View: No
Water Access: No

Water Oriented: No
Navigable Water: No
Tidal Water: No
Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2021
Tax Assessed Value: $59,300

Year Assessed: 2021
County Tax: $491
Improvement Assessed Value: $42,800
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $16,500
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC21
Tax Lot: 005
School Tax: $1,389
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Lease Information

Concessions: No

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 2

Rooms

Stories: Main

Building Info

Year Major Reno Remodel: 2021
Total Finished SQFT: 1,712.00

Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,075.00
Total SQFT: 1,712.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media01.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8012/5520/8472/801255208472_512_384_WM_hD55YfoF4AqSV5lx.jpg
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Main Level-2, Bedrooms-Main Level-3, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-2
# Bathrooms Full: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 140.40 x 384.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Parcel ID: 2330276

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Detached Garage
Num of Detached Garage Spaces: 10

Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Total Garage Spaces: 10
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Garage - Rear Entry, Underground, Oversized

Interior Features

Interior Features: Attic, Ceiling Fan(s), Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Recessed Lighting, Wainscotting
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, ENERGY STAR Dishwasher, ENERGY STAR Refrigerator, Exhaust Fan, Oven/Range - Gas, Water Heater - Tankless
Accessibility Features: None
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://view.ricohtours.com/1d8bc44b-e229-43e5-8e1b-4cd2284abc2e

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Flood Lights
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)

Pool: No Pool
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C, Ceiling Fan(s), Attic Fan

Cooling Fuel: Natural Gas
Heating Type: Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas, Instant Hot Water
Water Source: Well
Sewer Septic: Private Septic Tank
Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
List Agent URL: www.premierpropertiesde.com

Property History for 1053 Bear Road

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Jan 27, 2022	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2013286	$455,000	—
Dec 28, 2021	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2013286		—
Dec 26, 2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2013286	$449,900	—
Jul 15, 2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675168966	$160,000	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
01/27/2022	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2013286	$455,000
12/28/2021	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2013286	—
12/26/2021	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2013286	$449,900
07/15/2020	Closed (Public Record) Public Record #675168966	$160,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1053 Bear Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$3,216 ($268 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths1Total Finished SqFt1,075 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,075 SqFtStories1Lot Size50,094 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1955ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-044.40-005Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1053 Bear Road

This home is within Colonial School District.


Rating	School	Type	Grades	Distance
5/10	Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary	Public - Serves this home	K to 5	3.0 mi
3/10	Bedford (Gunning) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.2 mi
2/10	Penn (William) High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	4.5 mi
NR	Leach (John G.) School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	6.4 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary PublicK to 5 Serves this home	3.0 mi
3/10	Bedford (Gunning) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.2 mi
2/10	Penn (William) High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	4.5 mi
NR	Leach (John G.) School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	6.4 mi

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

Address	Sold price	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot (Sqft)
This home: 1053 Bear Road, New Castle, DE 19720	$455,000	3	2	1,712	50,094
51 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	–	4	3	1,875	23,958
1049 Bear Road, New Castle, DE 19720	$530,000	3	2	1,959	38,333
49 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	$144,900	3	2	–	10,018
53 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	$269,000	3	3	–	17,860
1047 Bear Road, New Castle, DE 19720	$300,000	5	3	–	39,640
52 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	–	4	2	1,650	13,068
47 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	$218,000	3	3	1,500	6,970
1043 Bear Road, New Castle, DE 19720	–	4	2	1,450	40,075
50 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	$220,000	4	3	1,775	7,841
1080 Bear, New Castle, DE 19720	$89,900	3	1	–	38,154
45 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	–	3	2	2,250	6,970
48 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	–	3	3	1,450	7,841
46 Walker Drive, New Castle, DE 19720	–	4	2	1,650	9,148
46 Walker Drive, Unit SPFDS, New Castle, DE 19720	$161,500	3	2	–	9,148
1041 Bear Road, New Castle, DE 19720	–	3	1	775	40,075

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