1479 Church Road

Closed 5/18/17
Closed 5/18/17
Exterior Front
Exterior Front
Exterior Side
Porch
Living Room
Living Room
Living Room
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kitchen
Dining Room
Dining Room
Bedroom - Main
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bedroom 2
Bathroom
Bedroom 3
Enclosed Porch
Deck
Back Yard
View in Back
Exterior Back
Gallery Image 25
Sold
Last Sold Price
$280,000
3 beds2,035 sqft$138/sqft
1479 Church Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Single FamilyProperty Type
0.66 acresLot Size
1999Year Built
$138/sq ftPrice per sq ft
6 carsParking Spaces

Description

Beautiful custom-built 3BR/2BA Cape Cod home with a 1st floor Master Bedroom Suite in a tranquil non-development setting in Bear. This home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners and is only 18 years old. It sits on a large 0.66 acre lot with no HOA fees or restrictions and backs to a small private pond. Tons of parking space for all your vehicles in the expansive driveway - complete with a turn-around in front of the house. Impressive curb appeal with the long driveway and manicured...Beautiful custom-built 3BR/2BA Cape Cod home with a 1st floor Master Bedroom Suite in a tranquil non-development setting in Bear. This home has been meticulously maintained by the original owners and is only 18 years old. It sits on a large 0.66 acre lot with no HOA fees or restrictions and backs to a small private pond. Tons of parking space for all your vehicles in the expansive driveway - complete with a turn-around in front of the house. Impressive curb appeal with the long driveway and manicured front beds. As you approach the home you'll immediately notice the over-sized 40' x 6' front porch where you can relax and enjoy quiet evening sunsets. The home boasts over 2000 sq ft of living space, warm wood accents, and lots of natural light. There's a stunning eat-in kitchen with 42 inch cherry cabinets, a striking stamped copper back splash, an island, pantry cabinets and hardwood floors. The kitchen flows into a spacious dining room addition with hardwood floors where you can comfortably host holiday get-togethers and entertain guests. The kitchen is flanked by a large comfortable living room on one side and an updated Master Bedroom Suite on the other. The Master BR features a convenient walk-in closet/laundry and a new designer bath with tile floors, tiled accent wall and shower surround, and an upgraded double vanity. Upstairs you'll enjoy 2 more sizable bedrooms with large closets and dormers for added natural light, and a 2nd full bath. The crawl space is paved and walkable and provides convenient access to the HVAC and newer hot water heater. During warmer weather you can enjoy the 3-season porch that overlooks the wraparound deck and fenced back yard as well as the retractable awning. There are also 2 convenient outbuildings for storage. The 32' x 12' shed has a reinforced floor and is currently being used as a 1-car garage, and there are 2 more storage bays in the heated rear storage building. Great for a hobbyist or small business owner. You truly have to see this home to appreciate all it has to offer! Make this your new home today!
  • Listed by: David J O'Donnell 302.598.0189 djodonnell@comcast.net • Keller Williams Real Estate - Newark
Listing closed: 05/18/2017 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: 1000062066

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$450,000

Avg days on market

14

Sale-to-list ratio

99.9%

Bear, DE

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Property Information for 1479 Church Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,132 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • County: New Castle County
  • Tax ID Number: 10-048.00-040
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cape Cod
  • Levels/Stories: 1.5
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE
  • Subdivision: NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: RED LION RD
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 2,035.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Estimated
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Lot Size: 0.66 AC / 28,750 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • Elementary School: KATHLEEN H. WILBUR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
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
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2016
  • Tax Assessed Value: $43,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $35,400
  • Land Assessed Value: $8,000
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 040
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,035.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 80X409
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2331340
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Total Non-Garage Parking Spaces: 3
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Stall Shower, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Porch(es)
  • Access To Pool Y/N: No
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Gas, Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent URL: odhometeam.com

Property History for 1479 Church Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 18, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #596438566

$280,000—
May 18, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000062066

$280,000—
Mar 24, 2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000062066

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/18/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #596438566

$280,000
05/18/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1000062066

$280,000
03/24/2017

Pending

BRIGHT #1000062066

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

Public Records for 1479 Church Road

Taxable ValueLand$102,600Additions$314,300Total$416,900
Tax Record2025$2,718 ($226 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,560 SqFtStories1Lot Size28,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999Year Renovated1999ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-048.00-040

Schools near 1479 Church Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Public - K to 5
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Leach (John G.) School
Public - PK to 12
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
PublicK to 5

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

Penn (William) High School
Public9 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: 1479 Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
$280,000
3
2,035
28,750
1475 A Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
$128,200
3
–
196,020
1483 Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
$172,750
4
–
27,442
0 Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
$65,000
–
–
–
142,005
0 Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
$145,000
–
–
–
338,461
1503 Church Road, Bear, DE 19701
–
4
1
1,125
95,832

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