557 Mansion House Rd Bear, DE 19701
Kirkwood NeighborhoodEstimated payment $6,756/month
Highlights
- 18.41 Acre Lot
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Private Lot
- Summit Elementary School Rated 9+
- Wood Burning Stove
- Partially Wooded Lot
About This Home
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.
Listing Agent
(302) 369-5397 newarkoffice@c21gk.com Century 21 Gold Key Realty Brokerage Phone: 3023695397 Listed on: 08/16/2025
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $1,614
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- 18.41 Acre Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 245.00 x 180.00
- Rural Setting
- Private Lot
- Level Lot
- Irregular Lot
- Cleared Lot
- Partially Wooded Lot
- Backs to Trees or Woods
- Back and Front Yard
- 11-037.00-013, 11-037.00-015
- Property is zoned NC21
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Front Facing Garage
Home Design
- Cape Cod Architecture
- Pitched Roof
- Shingle Roof
- Aluminum Siding
- Vinyl Siding
Interior Spaces
- 2,050 Sq Ft Home
- Property has 1.5 Levels
- Wood Burning Stove
- Family Room
- Bonus Room
- Wood Flooring
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
Eco-Friendly Details
- Grid-Tied Solar Heating System
- Solar Heating System
Schools
- Crystal Run Elementary School
- Alfred G. Waters Middle School
- Appoquinimink High School
Utilities
- Window Unit Cooling System
- Heat Pump System
- 200+ Amp Service
- Power Generator
- Well
- Electric Water Heater
- On Site Septic
- Satellite Dish
Additional Features
- Level Entry For Accessibility
- Outbuilding
- Suburban Location
- Machine Shed
Community Details
- No Home Owners Association
Listing and Financial Details
- Tax Lot 057
- Assessor Parcel Number 11-037.00-057
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $2,057 | $365,400 | $132,200 | $233,200 |
| 2024 | $2,273 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2023 | $1,831 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2022 | $1,837 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2021 | $1,904 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2020 | $1,875 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2019 | $1,688 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2018 | $1,615 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2017 | $2,167 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2016 | $1,980 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2015 | $1,926 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
| 2014 | $1,922 | $72,600 | $15,000 | $57,600 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/18/2026 06/18/26 | Price Changed | $1,200,000 | -33.1% | $585 / Sq Ft |
| 08/16/2025 08/16/25 | For Sale | $1,795,000 | -- | $876 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deed | -- | Wiliams Law Firm Pa | |
| Deed | -- | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $136,000 | New Conventional |
Source: Bright MLS
MLS Number: DENC2087284
APN: 11-037.00-057
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