254 Rushes Drive

Closed 11/14/25

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Last Sold Price

$450,000

3 beds4 baths1,925 sqft$234/sqft

254 Rushes Dr, Bear, DE 19701

Single FamilyProperty Type

8,276 sq ftLot Size

1988Year Built

$234/sq ftPrice per sq ft

4 carsParking Spaces

Description

Proudly offered by its original owner, this beautifully maintained two-story home blends timeless curb appeal and everyday comfort. The exterior features a classic brick-and-siding façade, a welcoming covered front porch, and a two-car garage with a wide concrete driveway. Step inside the two-story foyer that opens to a formal front living room with large windows that flood the space with natural light. In the center of the home, you have the kitchen, which offers rich cherry cabinetry, granite...Proudly offered by its original owner, this beautifully maintained two-story home blends timeless curb appeal and everyday comfort. The exterior features a classic brick-and-siding façade, a welcoming covered front porch, and a two-car garage with a wide concrete driveway. Step inside the two-story foyer that opens to a formal front living room with large windows that flood the space with natural light. In the center of the home, you have the kitchen, which offers rich cherry cabinetry, granite countertops, and updated LVP flooring that seamlessly connects to the formal dining area and the impressive family room. The extended family room has vaulted ceilings, built-in shelving, and a sliding glass door just waiting for a new deck or patio. One of the standout features of the first floor is the versatile sunroom—complete with a wood-paneled ceiling, vibrant accent wall, and walls of windows just perfect for a home office, hobby space, or relaxation retreat. Heading upstairs, you will find two bedrooms, a full bath, and the primary suite. The extra-large primary suite features ample closet space and a full ensuite bathroom. Don't forget the full basement, perfect for storage or an at-home gym that already has a half bath with it! Everything the inside has to offer, the outside has even more, with mature landscaping and an abundance of plants that only come from years of love and care. Have peace of mind with updated flooring, paint, and a newer water heater and HVAC. This home will be gone before you know it; with its convenient location to 95, RT1, shopping, and more, make your appointment today!

Listed by: Morgan Benson 302.584.4859 morganbenson@c21gk.com • Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Listed by: Danielle L Benson 302.983.0147 daniellebenson@c21gk.com • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

Listing closed: 11/14/2025 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2087590

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Property Information for 254 Rushes Drive

Property Details

Taxes: $2,361 / year
MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
County: New Castle County
Tax ID Number: 10-043.40-071
Ownership: Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association: No
HOA: No
Structure Type: Detached
Style: Colonial
Levels/Stories: 2
Waterfront: No
Garage: Yes
Expected On Market Date: 08-14-2025
Subdivision: SCARBOROUGH MANOR
Subdivision: SCARBOROUGH MANOR (NEW CASTLE DE)
Legal Subdivision: KINGS CROFT
Total Parking Spaces: 4
Central Air: Yes
Basement: Yes
Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,925.00
Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
Below Grade Unfinished SQFT: 1,069.00
Below Grade Unfin SQFT Source: Estimated
Total Below Grade SQFT: 1,069.00
Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Estimated
New Construction: No

Building Information

Stories: 2
Year Built: 1988
Lot Size: 0.19 AC / 8,276 SF

Location

In City Limits: No
School District Name: COLONIAL

School District County ID: 300200396891
SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
Elementary School: KATHLEEN H. WILBUR (NEW CASTLE DE)
ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD (NEW CASTLE DE)
MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
High School: WILLIAM PENN (NEW CASTLE DE)
HighSchoolSource: 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
Association Recreation Fee Y/N: Yes

Association Recreation Fee: $25

Taxes and Assessment

Tax Year: 2025
Tax Assessed Value: $49,600

Year Assessed: 2024
County Tax: $483
Improvement Assessed Value: $71,600
City Town Tax: $0
Land Assessed Value: $10,000
Clean Green Assessed: No
Land Use Code: 0
Zoning: NC6.5
Tax Lot: 071
School Tax: $1,878
Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main

# Bedrooms Count Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1

# Bathrooms Full Main Level: 0
# Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1

All Upper Levels

# Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 3
# Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2

# Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2

Upper Level 1

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

# Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 2

All Lower Levels

# Bathrooms All Lower Levels: 1
# Bathrooms Half All Lower Levels: 1

Lower Level 1

# Bathrooms Lower Level: 1
# Bathrooms Half Lower Level: 1

Rooms

Stories: Lower 1, Main, Upper 1

Building Info

Total Finished SQFT: 1,925.00
Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Tax Total Finished SQFT: 1,925.00
Total SQFT: 2,994.00
Total SQFT Source: Estimated
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Roof: Pitched
Ext Main Mid-res: http://bright-media02.prd.brightmls.com/bright/images/0000/8040/8354/7810/804083547810_512_384_WM_vzjxy4AIPhBZjXvZ.jpg
Wall and Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
Flooring Type: Carpet, Luxury Vinyl Plank
Basement Type: Other
Foundation Details: Other
Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, 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: 2

Lot / Land Information

Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Size Dimensions: 70.00 x 120.00

Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Lot Features: Level, Rear Yard, Front Yard
Location Type: Suburban
Parcel ID: 2329289

Parking

Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2

Driveway - # of Spaces: 2
Total Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access

Interior Features

Interior Features: Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Combination Kitchen/Dining, Combination Kitchen/Living, Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room
Fireplace: No

Appliances: Built-In Microwave, Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
Accessibility Features: None
Door Features: Storm
Window Features: Sliding
Laundry Type: Basement
Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/scl/fi/l1zbk28h39gicz2wl5v4y/254-Rushes-Dr-Bear-DE-19701.mp4?rlkey=t95gt50ywz3lmwd4soycqlps4&raw=1

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Gutter System, Sidewalks
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Patio(s)

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

Utilities

Heating: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C

Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Water Source: Public
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Electric Service: Circuit Breakers

Confidential Data

Listing Office

List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 254 Rushes Drive

Date	Event & Source	Price	Appreciation
Nov 14, 2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$450,000	—
Sep 15, 2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2087590		—
Sep 15, 2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2087590		—
Aug 22, 2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$449,900	—
Aug 14, 2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$459,900	—

Date	Event & Source	Price
11/14/2025	Closed BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$450,000
09/15/2025	Pending BRIGHT #DENC2087590	—
09/15/2025	Active Under Contract BRIGHT #DENC2087590	—
08/22/2025	Price Change BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$449,900
08/14/2025	Listed (Active) BRIGHT #DENC2087590	$459,900

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

Public Records for 254 Rushes Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-

Tax Record2025$2,361 ($197 / month)

Home Facts

Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,925 SqFtStories2Lot Size8,276 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988ZoningNC6.5CountyNEW CASTLEAPN10-043.40-071

Schools near 254 Rushes Drive

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	2.6 mi
3/10	Bedford (Gunning) Middle School	Public - Serves this home	6 to 8	4.5 mi
2/10	Penn (William) High School	Public - Choice school	9 to 12	5.6 mi
NR	Leach (John G.) School	Public - Nearby school	PK to 12	7.5 mi
NR	Creative Learning Academy	Private - Nearby school	PK to 1	0.5 mi


Rating	School	Distance
5/10	Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary PublicK to 5 Serves this home	2.6 mi
3/10	Bedford (Gunning) Middle School Public6 to 8 Serves this home	4.5 mi
2/10	Penn (William) High School Public9 to 12 Choice school	5.6 mi
NR	Leach (John G.) School PublicPK to 12 Nearby school	7.5 mi
NR	Creative Learning Academy PrivatePK to 1 Nearby school	0.5 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: 254 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$450,000	3	4	1,925	8,276
256 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$194,000	3	3	–	8,276
252 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$285,499	3	3	3,077	10,454
258 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$289,000	3	3	1,625	8,276
111 Moors Court, Bear, DE 19701	$234,977	3	3	1,775	10,454
235 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	–	3	3	2,125	10,019
12 Wildfields Court, Bear, DE 19701	$287,500	4	3	–	9,148
14 Wildfields Court, Bear, DE 19701	$1	3	3	1,775	9,583
8 Wildfields Court, Bear, DE 19701	$218,000	4	3	–	9,148
113 Moors Court, Bear, DE 19701	$449,900	4	3	2,025	7,841
260 Rushes Drive, Unit SCBMN, Bear, DE 19701	$132,900	4	3	–	8,400
260 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$262,500	4	3	2,025	8,276
248 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$274,000	4	3	–	18,963
Wildfields, Bear, DE 19701	$144,333	4	3	–	8,712
233 Rushes Drive, Bear, DE 19701	$197,000	4	3	2,200	9,148
112 Moors Court, Bear, DE 19701	$450,000	4	3	2,025	10,454

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