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Bear
Suburban Neighborhood in Newark, Delaware
New Castle County 19701, 19702
Neighborhood Reviews
Plenty of different housing styles
Many different types of houses are available, so buyers can choose between a larger, more spacious home with a large yard or a smaller, more compact one like a ranch or mobile home. But move fast and keep an eye out for everything. "Houses are rare on the market, but when they are, they go fast," according to Bishop. While a home in Bear costs between $211,000 and $573,000, some mobile homes can be purchased for less than $100,000. The CAP Index crime score is 4 out of 10, on par with the national average. According to Tiffanie Radomicki of Keller Williams Realty, there is an abundance of HOAs in the neighborhood. Regardless, she says Bear is a “great location.” Realtor Quattrociocchi adds that the housing draws many buyers to the area. "They are decent-sized homes for the money."
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Glasgow Park has a little bit of everything
A popular destination for locals looking to get outside and experience nature is Becks Pond Park. People enjoy taking leisurely strolls by the water in the afternoons or going fishing in the pond. In addition, it's a perfect spot to arrange a picnic, grill some burgers, have a BBQ and let the kids play on the playground. Glasgow Park is located directly on Bear's edge. With its expansive, open green areas, paved paths, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, and a cutting-edge playground, skate park and dog park, it's one of the most well-liked parks in the area.
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Student attend schools in two districts
Most pupils in the neighborhood attend schools in the Christina School District; a smaller number attend schools in the Colonial School District. Some of the Christina School District's elementary pupils attend Keen Elementary School before moving on to Gauger-Cobbs Middle School and Glasgow High School. Keen has a B-minus grade from Niche, Gauger-Cobbs has a C and Glasgow has a C-minus. Others attend Leasure Elementary School and continue their education at Christina High School, which begins in sixth grade and provides courses at the college level and work-based learning programs with nearby businesses and an honors academy. Leasure has a C-plus grade, while Christina has a B. The neighborhood is also local to the University of Delaware.e.Local to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Maryland
Bear is home to both Delaware Route 1 and U.S. Route 40, making it an ideal location for travelers. Wilmington Airport is five miles away. It's only a 12-mile trek to downtown Wilmington, and traveling 43 miles on Interstate 95 to get to Philadelphia is another option. Additionally, the Maryland state line is only a 10-minute drive.
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Eating options are found on Pulaski Highway
Along with the construction of residences, Bear also saw the development of large commercial facilities along Pulaski Highway. There are numerous large supermarkets and well-known establishments to choose from, like Food Lion, Waffle House and Walgreens. Several options are available for eating out, with a significant blend of well-known brands and independent eateries offering locals a multicultural dining experience like Mom’s Kitchen, the Route 40 Diner and LongHorn Steakhouse. A popular spot in the neighborhood for pizza and Italian food is Trattoria Di Napoli. The Teppanyaki Grill and Supreme Buffet is a good spot for a hearty meal. Live mariachi music is also featured at El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant.
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Crime is around the national average
The CAP Index crime score is 4 out of 10, on par with the national average.
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Lisa Mathena
Lisa Mathena
The Lisa Mathena Group, Inc.
(302) 316-5991
190 Total Sales
1 in Bear
$400,000 Price
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April O'Brien
April O'Brien
EXP Realty, LLC
(667) 202-1740
9 Total Sales
1 in Bear
$239,900 Price
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Jackson Seton
Jackson Seton
Concord Realty Group
(302) 520-3531
7 Total Sales
1 in Bear
$247,500 Price
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Jemimah Chuks
Jemimah Chuks
EXP Realty, LLC
(302) 240-3321
293 Total Sales
29 in Bear
$59K - $513K Price Range
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DIEGO REYES RODRIGUEZ
DIEGO REYES RODRIGUEZ
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(302) 404-0801
59 Total Sales
6 in Bear
$186K - $419K Price Range
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Delisia Inge
Delisia Inge
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
(856) 895-2082
90 Total Sales
11 in Bear
$243K - $551K Price Range
Schools
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- 6th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- K to 5th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Becks Pond Park
- Fishing
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Weiss Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Glasgow Park
New Castle County Kings Croft Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Trails
- Playground
Lewden Green Park
Glendale Park
- Playground
- Parking Lot
- Multi-Purpose Field
Breezewood
- Baseball/Softball
- Playground
- Parking Lot
Transit
Reviews
Niche Reviews
12/20/2021
Niche Review
It's small, but it's surrounded by lots of other towns with interesting things to do. It's also a fairly close distance to Wilmington.
2/24/2017
Niche Review
Bear has lots of restaurants But i don't like that fact that it only has restaurant and business. Although, we have Glasgow park but I feel like we need more activities for young people.
4/15/2024
Niche Review
Safe suburbs and communities to live in and raise a family in. Bear is conveniently located between the up and coming Middletown and the established city of Wilmington. Has access to fantastic state parks and more affordable than Middletown. The only downsides are a lack of things to do in Bear itself. It lacks any kind of nightlife and has no established downtown or Main Street area. Southern Bear is in the Appoquinimink school district, the best district in Delaware.
3/25/2021
Niche Review
Normal suburb community. There is not much to do here besides the no tax malls. Everything is in a short travel distance.
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Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Bear | US |
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| Homicide | 4 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 4 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 3 | 4 |
| Burglary | 3 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 4 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Bear Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bear, Newark sell after 17 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Bear, Newark over the last 12 months is $339,675, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$345,000
Median Sale Price
$339,675
Median Single Family Sale Price
$339,787
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$404,999
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$360,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
351
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$204
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
12,748
Number of Homes for Sale
47
Median Year Built
1991
Months of Supply
1.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,698
Below the national average
1,933
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,082
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,271
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,969
Open Houses
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 3pm
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Saturday, Jun 211 - 4pm
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Sunday, Jun 221 - 3pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
52,187
Median Age
39
Population under 18
25%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
15.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$74,539
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$94,755
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
89.7%
College Graduates
32.8%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.4%
% Population in Labor Force
74.6%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
45''
Average Winter Low Temperature
26°F
Average Summer High Temperature
86°F
Annual Snowfall
1''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
8
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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