501 Howell School Rd

Bear, DE 19701

$525,000
Price
3
Beds
2,775 Sq. Ft.
$189 / Sq. Ft.
2,775
Sq. Ft.
$189
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting...Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting the family room and sunroom. The updated kitchen flows naturally into the living areas, and the expansive first-floor primary bedroom includes a large bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a movie theater and outside entrance. Outside, enjoy a multi-level deck for entertaining, a large storage shed, and a spacious outbuilding with a loft that can be used for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workspace. A side-entry two-car garage completes the layout. This property offers the perfect blend of land, location, comfort, and endless possibilities.
  1. Listed by Danielle L Benson • Century 21 Gold Key Realty
    P: (302)-983-0147 daniellebenson@c21gk.com
  2. Listed by Morgan Benson • Century 21 Gold Key Realty
    P: (302)-584-4859 morganbenson@c21gk.com

Property Details for 501 Howell School Road

Tax ID Number
11-043.00-073
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Contemporary
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 01/21/2026 10:39 AM

Property Details for 501 Howell School Road

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2091594
Days on Market37
Taxes$4,287 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1999
Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

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Building Information for 501 Howell School Road

Stories2Year Built1999Building Size-Lot Size1.00 AC / 43,560 SF

Payment Calculator

$2,916 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,559

Property Taxes

$357

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 501 Howell School Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • 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: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $566,400
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $918
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $437,400
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $129,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC40
  • Tax Lot: 073
  • School Tax: $3,369
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
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, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun/Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Media Room
  • Room Level: Lower 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,775.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 436.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2350529
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 501 Howell School Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 9, 2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

$525,000—
Dec 12, 2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

—
Nov 20, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

$525,000—
Jul 31, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752775058

$390,000—
Jul 31, 2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252775058

$390,000—
Jul 31, 2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC122118

$390,000—
Jul 22, 2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC122118

—
Jul 17, 2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC122118

$390,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/09/2026

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

$525,000
12/12/2025

Temp Off Market

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

—
11/20/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2091594

$525,000
07/31/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #752775058

$390,000
07/31/2006

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #252775058

$390,000
07/31/2006

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC122118

$390,000
07/22/2006

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC122118

—
07/17/2006

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC122118

$390,000

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

Public Records for 501 Howell School Road

Taxable ValueLand$20,000Additions$88,800Total$108,800
Tax Record2024$3,628 ($302 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,775 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,775 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,560 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1999ZoningNC40CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-043.00-073Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 501 Howell School Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Southern Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Penn (William) High School
Public - 9 to 12
Leach (John G.) School
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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More information about 501 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701

501 Howell School Road is a single family home for sale in Bear, DE 19701. This property was listed for sale on November 20, 2025 by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, it's currently listed at $525,000. It has been on the market for a total of 37 days and was last sold on July 31, 2006. This listing's school district is Colonial School District. Nearby schools include Southern Elementary School, Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Penn (William) High School. 501 Howell School Road is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 2,775 sqft single family home built in 1999.

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