NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1140 Governor Lea Rd Bear, DE 19701

Kirkwood Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $478,000 - $596,932

3 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,714 Sq Ft
$140/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 10, 2025

Last sale price $474,000 $128 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,116 / mo

77 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Additional Residence on Property
  • Cabana
  • Mud Room
  • Second Kitchen
  • Rambler Architecture
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of September 2025

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential.

Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity.

The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis.

Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind.

A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mia Burch

(302) 351-5000 maggie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RA-0030955 Listed on: 05/09/2025

Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

Co-Listed By

PAUL BURCH

(302) 351-5000 maggie@lnf.com Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. License #RS348815

Last Buyer's Agent

Brandon Mullins

(302) 504-6147 brandon@crownhomesre.com Crown Homes Real Estate

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,175

Year Built

  • Built in 1989

Lot Details

  • 36,590 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 122.90 x 351.80
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Back, Front, and Side Yard
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • 4 Driveway Spaces
  • 3 Attached Carport Spaces
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Rambler Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 1 Level
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Pendant Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Casement Windows
  • Mud Room
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Storm Windows

Kitchen

  • Second Kitchen
  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • In-Law or Guest Suite

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Exterior Basement Entry
  • Laundry in Basement

Pool

  • Cabana
  • In Ground Pool
  • Pool Equipment Shed

Schools

  • Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School
  • Gunning Bedford Middle School
  • William Penn High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Propane
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Windows
  • Outbuilding
  • Additional Residence on Property

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 035
  • Assessor Parcel Number 12-002.00-035

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,175

Year Built

Built in 1989

Lot Details

0.84 Acres

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Ranch/Rambler
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Inclusions: All appliances, Pool equipment, Pool As-Is
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Main
  • Expected On Market: 5/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
  • Interior Amenities: Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
  • Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Storm
  • Fireplace: No
  • Wall Ceiling Types: Dry Wall
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Levels Count: 1
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/AuPair/Suite
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
  • Laundry Type: Basement
  • Total Sq Ft: 3714
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 3714
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 182.31
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2600
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1114
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1114
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: 2nd House, Pool Equipment Shed, Cabana/Pool House
  • Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s)
  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: Yes - Personal
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Concrete Driveway
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Built In
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 3
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 8
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway, Attached Garage, Attached Carport
  • Number of Spaces in Driveway: 4

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: Central
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Propane
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: KATHLEEN H. WILBUR
  • High School: WILLIAM PENN
  • Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully
  • Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, Sideyard(s)
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.84
  • Lot Dimensions: 122.90 x 351.80
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 36590.00
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Pets: Cats Ok, Dogs Ok
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 2385.71
  • Tax Annual Amount: 3174.77
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 12-002.00-035
  • Tax Lot: 035
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: COLONIAL

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2025
Closed on
Sep 10, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Mia Burch
Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Buyer's Agent
Brandon Mullins
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$474,000
Sold Price
$474,000
Views
1085
Current Estimated Value
$518,644

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$44,644
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.64%
Original Mortgage
$465,414
Outstanding Balance
$461,544
Interest Rate
6.5%
Mortgage Type
FHA
Estimated Equity
$57,100

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 30, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$339,500
Interest Rate
3.12%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Agents Specializing in Kirkwood, DE

  • Jemimah Chuks Real Estate Agent - EXP Realty, LLC

    Jemimah Chuks

    EXP Realty, LLC

    (302) 240-3321

    374 Total Sales

    7 in Kirkwood

    $342K - $850K Price Range

    Jemimah Chuks
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  • Jenna LaFermine Real Estate Agent - Burns & Ellis Realtors

    Jenna LaFermine

    Responds Quickly

    Burns & Ellis Realtors

    (302) 202-3664

    161 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $588,000 Price

    Jenna LaFermine
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  • Asa McCune Real Estate Agent - Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth

    Asa McCune

    Patterson-Schwartz-Rehoboth

    (302) 204-1597

    31 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $400,500 Price

    Asa McCune
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  • Carter Eggleston Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Carter Eggleston

    Compass

    (302) 665-1606

    61 Total Sales

    1 in Kirkwood

    $364,000 Price

    Carter Eggleston
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  • Herman Ross Real Estate Agent - Compass

    Herman Ross

    Compass

    (302) 600-1589

    80 Total Sales

    2 in Kirkwood

    $255K - $468K Price Range

    Herman Ross
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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$394,000 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- Security Ttl Guarantee Corp
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $465,414
Previous Owner $105,100
Closed $339,500
Previous Owner $40,000
Previous Owner $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/10/2025 09/10/25 Sold $474,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
08/05/2025 08/05/25 For Sale $474,000 0.0% $128 / Sq Ft
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Pending -- -- --
07/25/2025 07/25/25 Price Changed $474,000 +1.9% $128 / Sq Ft
07/05/2025 07/05/25 Price Changed $465,000 -5.1% $125 / Sq Ft
05/23/2025 05/23/25 Price Changed $489,900 -1.8% $132 / Sq Ft
05/09/2025 05/09/25 For Sale $499,000 -- $134 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

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Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 -- $476,500 $108,000 $368,500
2024 $3,175 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2023 $2,878 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2022 $3,018 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2021 $2,353 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2020 $2,374 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2019 $2,749 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2018 $299 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2017 $1,984 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2016 $1,984 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2015 $1,985 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
2014 $1,986 $95,200 $10,100 $85,100
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mia Burch Real Estate Agent - Long & Foster

    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Mia Burch

    Long & Foster

    (302) 598-4069

    11 in this area

    172 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    PAUL BURCH

    Long & Foster

    (302) 598-1871

    6 in this area

    102 Total Sales

    PAUL BURCH
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    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Brandon Mullins

    Crown Homes Real Estate

    (302) 593-5800

    1 in this area

    24 Total Sales

    Brandon Mullins
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2081172

Bright MLS

APN: 12-002.00-035

Delaware New Castle County Bear 19701 Kirkwood

1140 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE

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