NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1549 Porter Rd Bear, DE 19701

Estimated Value: $409,000 - $474,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,400 Sq Ft
$186/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 30, 2022

Last sale price $374,999 $156 Per Sq Ft

Est. 19% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,702 / mo

7 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • No HOA
  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Farmhouse Style Home

About This Home

As of September 2022

This beautiful country home sits on over an acre lot in the highly desirable city of Bear. Just 15 minutes from Christiana hospital and the University of Delaware, this home offers both the perfect location as well as your own bit of privacy. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, a beautiful kitchen and screened in porch, the charm of this home is one you must see for yourself! As a bonus feature, there is a great size barn that has been outfitted with a one bedroom, one bathroom space. The space above the barn also has the potential to be a future apartment space. The opportunity are endless! Don’t miss out on this incredible property!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Nick MacDonald

(302) 741-4545 broker@ivrepremier.com Iron Valley Real Estate Premier Listed on: 08/11/2022

Iron Valley Real Estate Premier

Last Buyer's Agent

John Lyons

(302) 504-6147 john@thelyonsteamre.com Crown Homes Real Estate License #5015883

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,059

Year Built

  • Built in 1930

Lot Details

  • 1.12 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • Driveway

Home Design

  • Farmhouse Style Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,400 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Unfinished Basement
  • Crawl Space

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Main Level Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Oil
  • Well
  • Natural Gas Water Heater
  • On Site Septic

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Property is used as a vacation rental
  • Tax Lot 006
  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-029.00-006

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,059

Year Built

Built in 1930

Lot Details

1.12 Acres

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Farmhouse/National Folk
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Home Warranty: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1930
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Stories: 0

Interior Features

  • Foundation Details: Crawl Space
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Total Sq Ft: 2400
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2400
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 156.25
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2400
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 3
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 2

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Oil
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

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

Schools

  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Green Features

  • Clean Green Assessed: No

Lot Info

  • Improvement Assessed Value: 38500.00
  • Land Assessed Value: 12400.00
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.12
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 48787.00
  • Zoning: NC21
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: Yes

Tax Info

  • Assessor Parcel Number: 2345489
  • School Tax: 1636.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 2059.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-029.00-006
  • Tax Lot: 006
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2021

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: CHRISTINA

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 26, 2024
Sold by
Bought by
Current Estimated Value
$446,701

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$307,834
Outstanding Balance
$302,565
Interest Rate
6.78%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$144,136

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Nick MacDonald
Iron Valley Real Estate Premier
Buyer's Agent
John Lyons
Crown Homes Real Estate
List Price
$374,999
Sold Price
$374,999
Views
37

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.88%
Original Mortgage
$281,249
Interest Rate
5.66%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 22, 2018
Closed on
Dec 21, 2018
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
John Rappa
BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin
Buyer's Agent
Donna Hollifield
Remax Vision
List Price
$274,900
Sold Price
$265,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,900
-3.6%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.62%
Original Mortgage
$260,200
Interest Rate
4.87%
Mortgage Type
FHA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 28, 2000
Bought by
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
-- None Listed On Document
-- --
$265,000 None Available
$141,900 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $307,834
Previous Owner $281,249
Previous Owner $260,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $374,999 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
08/11/2022 08/11/22 For Sale $374,999 +41.5% $156 / Sq Ft
12/21/2018 12/21/18 Sold $265,000 0.0% $110 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/21/2018 11/21/18 Pending -- -- --
11/01/2018 11/01/18 Price Changed $264,900 -3.6% $110 / Sq Ft
10/25/2018 10/25/18 For Sale $274,900 0.0% $115 / Sq Ft
10/22/2018 10/22/18 For Sale $274,900 -- $115 / 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 $3,391 $416,600 $140,900 $275,700
2024 $2,167 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2023 $2,108 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2022 $2,103 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2021 $2,059 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2020 $2,005 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2019 $1,772 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2018 $1,726 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2017 $1,660 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2016 $1,660 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2015 $1,512 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
2014 $1,512 $50,900 $12,400 $38,500
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Nick MacDonald

    Seller's Agent in 2022

    Nick MacDonald

    Iron Valley Real Estate Premier

    (302) 922-4774

    1 in this area

    68 Total Sales

    Nick MacDonald
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  • John Lyons

    Buyer's Agent in 2022

    John Lyons

    Crown Homes Real Estate

    (302) 824-3246

    4 in this area

    169 Total Sales

    John Lyons
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    Seller's Agent in 2018

    John Rappa

    BHHS Fox & Roach

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  • Donna Hollifield

    Buyer's Agent in 2018

    Donna Hollifield

    RE/MAX

    (302) 598-9077

    1 in this area

    45 Total Sales

    Donna Hollifield
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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2029506

Bright MLS

APN: 11-029.00-006

Delaware New Castle County Bear 19701

1549 Porter Rd, Bear, DE

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