1954 Porter Road

Closed 9/30/25
Closed 9/30/25
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Living Room from Kitchen
Living Room from Stairs
Family Room with Wood Stove
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Porch from Driveway
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Powder Room
Primary Bedroom
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Primary Bath w/ Stall Shower
Bedroom 2
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Bedroom 3
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Hall Bath - Tub Shower
Laundry - Previously Garage
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Last Sold Price
$449,900
3 beds2,450 sqft$184/sqft
1954 Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701

Description

Now is your chance to grab a Home on almost an acre with no HOA and the possibility of subdivision. This Multi-level Split home was built by the original owner and family in 1962 and is now available for your creative designs and upgrades. Solidly constructed with brick and vinyl, the roof and windows approximately 10+/- years old. The kitchen is sure to please most discerning chefs with granite counter tops, 42" cabinetry, a center island and stainless steel appliances along with tile flooring and...Now is your chance to grab a Home on almost an acre with no HOA and the possibility of subdivision. This Multi-level Split home was built by the original owner and family in 1962 and is now available for your creative designs and upgrades. Solidly constructed with brick and vinyl, the roof and windows approximately 10+/- years old. The kitchen is sure to please most discerning chefs with granite counter tops, 42" cabinetry, a center island and stainless steel appliances along with tile flooring and backsplash. Come in off of the rear enclosed porch and you enter the family room equipped with a wood stove and a powder room. Original garage area was finished to allow for more storage and laundry, which can be converted back, if desired, since the basement has laundry accessibility. The Living room has a wood burning fire place and there are hardwood floors throughout including the upstairs bedrooms and hallway. The primary bedroom has a deep closet and full bath with stall shower. The main bath has tub shower and the linen closet has access to more attic storage. The basement is full with two sump pumps and could be a great workshop. Great memories were created here a long time ago. Now it is time for you to create your own. The location of this home promotes easy access to Rt 1 and 40 and minutes to MD & NJ. Square footage is approximate along with room dimensions. Buyer to do own due diligence to verify. Taxes were with exemptions for Senior - Buyer to verify taxes. Buyer to verify possibility of subdivision.. This sale is to settle an estate and is conveyed in "as-is" condition. Active surveillance on the property.
LISTING CLOSED: 09/30/2025 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Rufus B Reeves III • Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
    P: (302) 540-0994 sreeves@psre.com

Property Details for 1954 Porter Road

Status
Closed
MLS #
DENC2085048
Days on Market
64
Taxes
$1,125 / year
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
Single Family
MLS Type
Residential / Fee Simple
Year Built
1962
Lot Size
0.90 AC / 39,204 SF
County
New Castle County
Tax ID Number
11-033.00-065
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Split Level
Levels/Stories
3
Waterfront
No
Garage
No
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE
Subdivision
NONE AVAILABLE (NEW CASTLE DE)
Building Name
NONE AVAILABLE (BEAR DE)
Cross Street
Hickory Dr
Total Parking Spaces
4
Central Air
Yes
Basement
Yes
Room Count
7
Above Grade Finished SQFT
2,450.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Finished SQFT
.00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source
Estimated
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT
1,400.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source
Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT
1,400.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source
Estimated
New Construction
No
Property Condition
Good

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$489,000

Avg days on market

23

Sale-to-list ratio

101.8%

Bear, DE

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Building Information for 1954 Porter Road

Stories3Year Built1962Building Size-Lot Size0.90 AC / 39,204 SF

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Property Information for 1954 Porter Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • 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: 2024
  • Tax Assessed Value: $329,100
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Historic: No
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
All Lower Levels
  • # Bedrooms All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1
Lower Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Lower Level: 0
  • # Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1
Rooms
  • Room List: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Family Room, Screened Porch
  • Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 27 X 13
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood, Wood Stove
Room 2
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 15
  • Room Features: Attached Bathroom, Ceiling Fan(s), Flooring - HardWood
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 11
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 11 X 10
  • Room Features: Flooring - HardWood
Room 5
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 24
  • Room Features: Flooring - Concrete
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,450.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total Finished SQFT Units: Square Feet
  • Total SQFT: 3,850.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Main Entrance Orientation: North
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8039/7946/5934/803979465934_512_384_WM_iDIvFb83QJicW6mP.jpg
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood
  • Basement Type: Full, Sump Pump
  • Basement Finished Percent: .00
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Room and Floor: Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2, Bathrooms Half-Lower Level 1-1
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
  • Other Structure: Above Grade, Below Grade
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 260 x 147
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Corner, Level, Not In Development, Subdivision Possible
  • Parcel ID: 2346928
  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Land Lease: No
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Bathroom - Stall Shower, Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Wood
  • Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Dishwasher, Dryer, Oven - Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector, Surveillance Sys
  • Laundry Type: Basement, Main Floor
  • Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vt-idx.psre.com/KE21911
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Other
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es), Enclosed, Screened
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Baseboard - Hot Water
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Hot Water: S/W Changeover
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 100 Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS
  • List Agent URL: www.sreeves.psre.com

Property History for 1954 Porter Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

$449,900—
Sep 1, 2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

—
Sep 1, 2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

$449,900
09/01/2025

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

—
09/01/2025

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2085048

—

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

Public Records for 1954 Porter Road

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,124 ($94 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,450 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,450 SqFtStories1Lot Size39,204 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1962ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-033.00-065Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 1954 Porter Road

This home is within Christina School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Glasgow High School
Public - 9 to 12
Brennen School (The)
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Public6 to 8

Glasgow High School
Public9 to 12

Brennen School (The)
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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This home: 1954 Porter Road, Bear, DE 19701
$449,900
3
2,450
39,204
1970 Porter Road, Bear, DE 19701
–
3
2,250
42,689
337 North Hickory Drive, Bear, DE 19701
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3
–
27,863
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4
2,675
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1,800
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1
1,080
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