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Last Sold Price
3 beds2,800 sqft
120 Lums Pond Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Single FamilyProperty Type
1.94 acresLot Size
1987Year Built
$138/sq ftPrice per sq ft
12 carsParking Spaces

Description

Classic Cape Cod on almost 2 acres of wooded privacy, in need of updating, offers many possibilities. Bring your imagination. Sought after large main floor primary bedroom suite with two closets and en suite bath. Open kitchen with sliding doors to large room with heated indoor pool, skylights and sliders to deck and yard. Two car turned garage with convenient access to laundry/mud room and kitchen. Solid wood 6 panel doors throughout. Spacious foyer entry and nice formal living room with masonry...Classic Cape Cod on almost 2 acres of wooded privacy, in need of updating, offers many possibilities. Bring your imagination. Sought after large main floor primary bedroom suite with two closets and en suite bath. Open kitchen with sliding doors to large room with heated indoor pool, skylights and sliders to deck and yard. Two car turned garage with convenient access to laundry/mud room and kitchen. Solid wood 6 panel doors throughout. Spacious foyer entry and nice formal living room with masonry fireplace. Upstairs you will find two large bedrooms and another full bath. . Great location at the end of a non through street, 15 minutes from City of Newark, and just over a mile from Lums Pond State Park. Sellers have recently inherited the property and have completed the seller disclosure to the best of their knowledge. House is in as is condition, inspections are for informational purposes only and sellers will make no repairs. A new liner has been ordered for the pool and will be installed as soon as it is available. Brand new septic system has been installed. Square footage in public records does not include the second floor or the indoor pool room. The scheduled mold remediation in the finished basement will involve the removal of the existing ceilings, drywall and paneling which will not be replaced.
  • Listed by: Ruth W Clancy 302.740.0464 ruth.clancy@foxroach.com • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Listing closed: 07/02/2021 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC522786

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Property Information for 120 Lums Pond Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $3,409 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 11-038.00-049
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Furnished: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Views: Trees/Woods
  • Garage: Yes
  • Expected On Market Date: 04-16-2021
  • Subdivision: LUMS POND ESTATES
  • Subdivision: LUMS POND ESTATES (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: Howell School Rd
  • Legal Subdivision: LUMS POND ESTS II
  • Total Parking Spaces: 12
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
  • 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
  • Building Winterized Y/N: No
  • Property Condition: Average
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1987
  • Lot Size: 1.94 AC / 84,506 SF
Location
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
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
Association / Community Info
  • Property Manager Y/N: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee Y/N: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2020
  • Tax Assessed Value: $106,800
  • Year Assessed: 2020
  • County Tax: $884
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $84,000
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $22,800
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Municipal Trash: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Loss Mitigation Fee: No
  • Agricultural Tax Due: No
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NC40
  • Tax Lot: 049
  • School Tax: $2,525
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Pet Restrictions: No Pet Restrictions
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Foyer, Laundry, Other, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Fireplace - Wood Burning, Flooring - Laminate
Room 2
  • Room Type: Foyer
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Laminate
Room 3
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Tile
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Primary Bedroom - Dressing Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet, Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bathroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Half Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 20.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Flooring - Carpet
Room 9
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Dining Area, Double Sink, Flooring - Tile, Island, Kitchen - Eat-in, Kitchen - Propane Cooking
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 52.0
  • Room Width: 28.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling, Flooring - Concrete, Skylight(s), Ceiling Fan(s)
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,800.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,450.00
  • Total SQFT: 2,800.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: South
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
  • Basement Type: Full
  • Basement Finished Percent: 75.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Full-Main Level-1, Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 136.30 x 548.20
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Level, Partly Wooded, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Cul-de-sac
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 2348954
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage, Driveway
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking Features: Circular Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Carpet, Entry Level Bedroom, Kitchen - Eat-In, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Kitchen - Island, Primary Bath(s), Skylight(s), Attic, Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick, Fireplace - Glass Doors, Wood
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Range Hood, Water Heater
  • Accessibility Features: Grab Bars Mod, Other Bath Mod
  • Door Features: Six Panel
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Spa: No
  • Exterior Features: Play Equipment
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Personal Pool Features: Indoor, Heated, In Ground, Vinyl
  • Horse: No
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C, Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 120 Lums Pond Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 2, 2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC522786

$385,000
Apr 23, 2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC522786

Apr 23, 2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC522786

DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/02/2021

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC522786

$385,000
04/23/2021

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC522786

04/23/2021

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC522786

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

Public Records for 120 Lums Pond Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,527 ($377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds1Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,450 SqFtStories1Lot Size84,506 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1987ZoningNC40CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-038.00-049Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 120 Lums Pond Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

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

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 120 Lums Pond Road, Bear, DE 19701
$385,000
3
2,800
84,506
$143,500
3
60,113
$357,300
5
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$430,000
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