7 Congress Dr

Bear, DE 19701

$499,900
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
2,575 Sq. Ft.
$194 / Sq. Ft.
2,575
Sq. Ft.
$194
per Sq. Ft.
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Closed 8/25/23
Closed 8/25/23
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Description

Don't miss this opportunity to purchase in the desirable Caravel Farms neighborhood. Rarely available home featuring four bedrooms on a 3/4 acre lot. This home is eco friendly and will save/make you $$$ on every day utility cost with the owned solar panels and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Upon entering the home you are greeted with marble tile floors throughout the foyer and kitchen. The living room, dining room, family room, and upstairs level features hardwood floors. The family room...Don't miss this opportunity to purchase in the desirable Caravel Farms neighborhood. Rarely available home featuring four bedrooms on a 3/4 acre lot. This home is eco friendly and will save/make you $$$ on every day utility cost with the owned solar panels and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Upon entering the home you are greeted with marble tile floors throughout the foyer and kitchen. The living room, dining room, family room, and upstairs level features hardwood floors. The family room has a wood burning fireplace and can be entered from the kitchen or the mud room that has first floor laundry and a powder room. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in your updated kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and opens to the dining room. As you head upstairs you will enter a larger primary bedroom with a bathroom and walk in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The heating/central ac system is geothermal with electric backup and the water heater is geothermal boosted by electric. Storage shed is solar off-grid and the greenhouse also conveys with the property. The solar panels are part of solar renewable energy credit Delaware (SREC) until May 2035. Offer deadline july 2nd 5 pm
  1. Listed by Joanna W Chaffee • EXP Realty, LLC
    P: (443)-907-9001 joanna.chaffee@gmail.com

Property Details for 7 Congress Drive

Tax ID Number
11-032.00-089
Ownership
Fee Simple
Condo Coop Association
No
HOA
No
Structure Type
Detached
Style
Colonial
Levels/Stories
2
Waterfront
No
LISTING UPDATED: 11/30/2023 04:25 PM

Property Details for 7 Congress Drive

StatusClosed
MLS #DENC2044932
Days on Market5
Taxes$3,607 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Fee Simple
Year Built1980
Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,412 SF
CountyNew Castle County
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Building Information for 7 Congress Drive

Stories2Year Built1980Building Size-Lot Size0.79 AC / 34,412 SF

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Property Information for 7 Congress Drive

Location
Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: CHRISTINA
  • School District County ID: 300200396890
  • SchoolDistrictSource: Listing Agent
  • High School: GLASGOW (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: Common Area Maintenance
  • Senior Community: No
Taxes and Assessment
Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2017
  • Tax Assessed Value: $110,300
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $93,000
  • Land Assessed Value: $17,300
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 089
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: No
Lease Information
Lease Information
  • Concessions: No
Rooms
Main
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 1
All Upper Levels
  • # Bedrooms Count All Upper Levels: 4
  • # Bathrooms Count All Upper Levels: 2
  • # Bathrooms Full All Upper Levels: 2
Upper Level 1
  • # Bedrooms Count Upper Level: 4
  • # 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, Laundry, Other
  • Stories: Lower 3, Main, Upper 1
Rooms Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 15 X 11
  • Room Features: Kitchen - Electric Cooking, Pantry
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 18 X 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom 3
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 9 X 9
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 7 X 6
Room 6
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 17 X 14
Room 7
  • Room Type: Family Room
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 21 X 13
Room 8
  • Room Type: Primary Bedroom
  • Room Level: Unspecified
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom 1
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Upper 1
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 16 X 11
Room 10
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 14 X 11
Room 11
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 38.0
  • Room Width: 18.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 38 X 18
  • Room Description: WORKSHOP
Room 12
  • Room Type: Other
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Level: Lower 3
  • Room Exists: Yes
  • Room Dimensions: 25 X 13
  • Room Description: PLAYROOM
Building Info
Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 2,575.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Total SQFT: 2,575.00
  • Total SQFT Source: Estimated
  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Brick
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
  • Basement Type: Partial, Outside Entrance
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • Room and Floor: Bathrooms Half-Main Level-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-1, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-2, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-3, Bedrooms-Upper Level 1-4, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-1, Bathrooms Full-Upper Level 1-2
  • # Bathrooms Full: 2
  • # Bathrooms Half: 1
Lot / Land Information
Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Features: Level
  • Parcel ID: 2346140
Parking
Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
  • Num of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage Spaces: 2
  • Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
Interior Features
Interior Features
  • Interior Features: Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace Features: Brick
  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
  • Accessibility Features: None
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Outdoor Living Structures: Porch(es)
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Other Structures: Above Grade
Utilities
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable TV
  • Heating: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Geothermal, Electric
  • Heating Type: Forced Air, Energy Star Heating System
  • Heating Fuel: Geo-thermal
  • Hot Water: Electric, Other
  • Water Source: Public
  • Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service

Property History for 7 Congress Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Aug 25, 2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

$499,900—
Jul 2, 2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

—
Jun 28, 2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

$499,900—
Jul 27, 2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #627520326

$339,900

+3.0% / yr

Jul 27, 2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1001808948

$339,900—
Jun 13, 2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001808948

—
Jun 9, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001808948

$339,000—
Jun 4, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000341676

$359,900—
Apr 4, 2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000114216

$369,900—
Apr 4, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000341676

$359,900—
Jan 21, 2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000114216

$374,900—
Jan 23, 2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003959445

$325,000—
Jan 17, 2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #588959420

$325,000

+1.7% / yr

Dec 28, 2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003959445

—
Dec 21, 2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003959445

$329,900—
May 15, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #768439129

$285,000—
May 15, 2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #268439129

$285,000—
May 15, 2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005166092

$285,000—
Apr 5, 2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005166092

—
Feb 27, 2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005166092

$297,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
08/25/2023

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

$499,900
07/02/2023

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

—
06/28/2023

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #DENC2044932

$499,900
07/27/2018

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #627520326

$339,900

+3.0% / yr

07/27/2018

Closed

BRIGHT #1001808948

$339,900
06/13/2018

Pending

BRIGHT #1001808948

—
06/09/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1001808948

$339,000
06/04/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000341676

$359,900
04/04/2018

Withdrawn

BRIGHT #1000114216

$369,900
04/04/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000341676

$359,900
01/21/2018

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1000114216

$374,900
01/23/2017

Closed

BRIGHT #1003959445

$325,000
01/17/2017

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #588959420

$325,000

+1.7% / yr

12/28/2016

Pending

BRIGHT #1003959445

—
12/21/2016

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1003959445

$329,900
05/15/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #768439129

$285,000
05/15/2009

Closed (Public Record)

Public Record #268439129

$285,000
05/15/2009

Closed

BRIGHT #1005166092

$285,000
04/05/2009

Pending

BRIGHT #1005166092

—
02/27/2009

Listed (Active)

BRIGHT #1005166092

$297,500

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Public Records for 7 Congress Drive

Taxable ValueLand$17,300Additions$93,000Total$110,300
Tax Record2024$4,697 ($391 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths2.5Total Finished SqFt2,575 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,575 SqFtStories2Lot Size34,412 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1980ZoningNC21CountyNEW CASTLEAPN11-032.00-089Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7 Congress Drive

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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