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Last Sold Price
4 beds
228 Rushes Dr, Bear, DE 19701
Single FamilyProperty Type
9,148 sq ftLot Size
1990Year Built
1 carParking Spaces

Description

Scarborough manor - this gorgeous home features an open floor plan, great for entertaining. A sunken family room, huge kitchen, formal dining rn and living rm complete w/1st floor laundry is the heart of the 1st floor. Upstairs we have 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths. Thru mstr bedroom closet is access to attic storage over garage. Basement is finished and ready for game tables. Heat pump new 10/01, hot water heater new 2001. Outside shed has electric.Scarborough manor - this gorgeous home features an open floor plan, great for entertaining. A sunken family room, huge kitchen, formal dining rn and living rm complete w/1st floor laundry is the heart of the 1st floor. Upstairs we have 4 generous bedrooms, 2 full baths. Thru mstr bedroom closet is access to attic storage over garage. Basement is finished and ready for game tables. Heat pump new 10/01, hot water heater new 2001. Outside shed has electric.
  • Listed by: Sharon A White 302.598.1302 sharon.white@psre.com
Listing closed: 08/16/2002 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC178108

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$475,000

Avg days on market

44

Sale-to-list ratio

99.4%

Bear, DE

9 comparable properties found

$475,000 | 234 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701
1/43
1

$475,000

Sold 12/30/24

4
Bedrooms
2,025
Square Feet
0.5
Acres
$449,900 | 113 Moors Court, Bear, DE 19701
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2

$449,900

Sold 12/02/24

4
Bedrooms
2,025
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
a view of a house with a garden
1/42
3

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Sold 02/19/25

4
Bedrooms
2,025
Square Feet
0.24
Acres
$395,000 | 52 Castle Run Drive, Bear, DE 19701
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4

$395,000

Sold 08/07/26

4
Bedrooms
2,504
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$400,000 | 157 South Kings Croft Drive, Bear, DE 19701
1/32
5

$400,000

Sold 12/16/24

4
Bedrooms
2,300
Square Feet
0.18
Acres
$540,000 | 136 Wynnefield Road, Bear, DE 19701
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$540,000

Sold 07/11/25

4
Bedrooms
3,150
Square Feet
0.22
Acres
$510,000 | 121 Wynnefield Road, Bear, DE 19701
1/50
7

$510,000

Sold 01/27/26

4
Bedrooms
2,200
Square Feet
0.16
Acres
8

$490,000

Sold 06/11/26

4
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
2,336
Square Feet
0.2
Acres
a front view of a house with a yard
1/67
9

$487,000

Sold 01/22/26

4
Bedrooms
2,325
Square Feet
0.23
Acres

Location

Sold By BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana

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Property Information for 228 Rushes Drive

Property Details
  • Taxes: $1,182 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 10043.40058
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Colonial
  • Levels/Stories: 2
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: SCARBOROUGH MANOR
  • Subdivision: SCARBOROUGH MANOR (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Cross Street: N KINGSCROFT
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1
  • Central Air: Yes
  • Basement: Yes
  • Room Count: 9
  • New Construction: No
  • Construction Completed: No
  • Property Condition: Good
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Lot Size: 0.21 AC / 9,148 SF
Location
Location
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • 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
  • HOA Condo Coop Fee Includes: Unknown Fee
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2002
  • Tax Assessed Value: $80,400
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $70,300
  • Land Assessed Value: $10,100
  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Zoning: NC6.5
  • Tax Lot: 058
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
  • Concession Remarks: fix closet door in basement
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
Upper Level 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Other, Attic
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 13 X 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 12
Room 4
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 5
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 14
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 9
Room 8
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 19 X 12
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 12 X 11
Room 10
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 35.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 35 X 19
  • Room Description: REC RM
Room 11
  • Room Type: Attic
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Attic - Access Panel, Attic - Floored
Building Info
Building Info
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Shingle
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75 X 120
  • Lot Features: Level, Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
  • Fencing: Other
  • Sign On Property: Yes
  • Parcel ID: 2329276
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Other
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: No
  • Fireplaces Count: 0
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Security Features: Security System
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
  • Pool: No Pool
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump - Electric BackUp, Forced Air
  • Hot Water: Propane
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 228 Rushes Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 16, 2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC178108

$182,900
Jul 22, 2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC178108

Jul 16, 2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC178108

$182,900
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/16/2002

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC178108

$182,900
07/22/2002

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC178108

07/16/2002

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC178108

$182,900

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

Public Records for 228 Rushes Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$3,064 ($255 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,950 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,950 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,148 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-043.40-058

Schools near 228 Rushes Drive

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
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
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: 228 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701
$182,900
4
9,148
$260,000
4
2,050
9,148
$273,000
4
2,025
9,148
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1,800
7,405
$340,000
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$268,000
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1,900
7,405

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