557 Mansion House Rd

Bear, DE 19701

$1,795,000
Price
3
Beds
2,050 Sq. Ft.
$876 / Sq. Ft.
2,050
Sq. Ft.
$876
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility....This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility. Reach the Philadelphia International airport within an hour and BWI airport in MD under 2 hours. Explore the possibilities of building your own home(s), a small subdivision, or restart a farm, etc. Three parcels are sold together with all existing homes included in the sale. Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.
  1. Listed by VIVIAN SPAHR • Century 21 Gold Key Realty
    P: (302)-528-4430 vivianspahr@c21gk.com

Property Details for 557 Mansion House Road

Tax ID Number
11-037.00-057
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Cape Cod
Levels/Stories
1.5
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 08/17/2025 12:40 PM

Property Details for 557 Mansion House Road

StatusActive
MLS #DENC2087284
Days on Market130
Taxes$1,614 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1997
Lot Size18.41 AC / 801,939 SF
CountyNew Castle County

Location

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Building Information for 557 Mansion House Road

Stories-Year Built1997Building Size-Lot Size18.41 AC / 801,939 SF

Payment Calculator

$9,004 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$8,870

Property Taxes

$135

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 557 Mansion House Road

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District County ID: 300200396893
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CRYSTAL RUN (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • ElementarySchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • MiddleSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • HighSchoolSource: Listing Agent
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
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: $40,600
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • County Tax: $327
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $57,600
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $15,000
  • Clean Green Assessed: No
  • Land Use Code: 0
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 057
  • School Tax: $1,287
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes
Rooms
Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 2
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half All Upper Levels: 0
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Count Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Upper Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Upper Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room, Full Bath
  • Stories: Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bonus Room
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 4
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 5
  • Room Type: Full Bath
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,050.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 245.00 x 180.00
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Trees/Wooded
  • Location Type: Suburban
  • Parcel ID: 2348427
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Addl Parcels Descrp: 11-037.00-013, 11-037.00-015
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors
  • Fireplace: No
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Satellite Dish
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Solar On Grid, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Solar
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Water Source: Well
  • Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
Confidential Data
Listing Office
  • List Agent AOR: New Castle County Board of REALTORS

Property History for 557 Mansion House Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2088108

$1,795,000—
Aug 21, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2088110

$1,795,000—
Aug 16, 2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2087284

$1,795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2088108

$1,795,000
08/21/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2088110

$1,795,000
08/16/2025

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2087284

$1,795,000

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

Public Records for 557 Mansion House Road

Taxable ValueLand$15,000Additions$57,600Total$72,600
Tax Record2024$2,273 ($189 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1Total Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,050 SqFtStories2Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1997ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-037.00-057

Schools near 557 Mansion House Road

This home is within Appoquinimink School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Appoquinimink High School
Public - 9 to 12
GRPC Homeschool Academy
Private - PK to 6
Glasgow Chrisian Academy
Private - PK to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Appoquinimink High School
Public9 to 12

GRPC Homeschool Academy
PrivatePK to 6

Glasgow Chrisian Academy
PrivatePK to 8

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 557 Mansion House Road, Bear, DE 19701

557 Mansion House Road is a single family home for sale in Bear, DE 19701. This property was listed for sale on August 16, 2025 by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, it's currently listed at $1,795,000. This listing's school district is Appoquinimink School District. Nearby schools include Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School, Appoquinimink High School and GRPC Homeschool Academy. 557 Mansion House Road is a 3-bed, 2-bath, 2,050 sqft single family home built in 1997.

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