557 MANSION HOUSE ROADBEAR, DE 19701

Single Family · 3 Beds · 2 Full Baths · 2,050 Sq. ft. | 18.41 Acres
$1,200,000 ACTIVE

557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD Overview

Time on Site:
322 days
Visits:
23

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.

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557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD Facts & Features

  • Type Single Family
  • Sq. ft. 2,050
  • Price/Sq.ft. $585
  • Lot 18.41 Acres

Details

General

Association/HOA

  • Association: No
  • Condo/Coop Association: No

School Information

  • Elementary School: CRYSTAL RUN
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK

Listing Information

  • Real Estate Owned: No
  • Short Sale: No

Building Information

  • New Construction: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Total SQFT: 2050
  • Year Built: 1997

Location/Region

  • Country: US
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • County Or Parish: NEW CASTLE
  • In City Limits: No
  • MLS Area Major: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
  • Subdivision Name: NONE AVAILABLE

Parking Information

  • Total Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type of Parking: Attached Garage

Rent/Lease Information

  • Lease Considered: No

Tax Information

  • City/Town Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • County Tax: 327.00
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • School Tax: 1287.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: $1,614.00
  • Tax Assessed Value: 40600.00
  • Tax Year: 2024

General Information

  • Property Type: Residential
  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Senior Community: No
  • Special Listing Conditions: Standard
  • Vacation Rental: No
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: NC21

Interior

Building Information

  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Fuel: Electric,Solar

Parking Information

  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes

Beds/Baths

  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • Bathrooms Half: 0
  • Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 3

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Structure Type: Detached

Building Interior

  • Above Grade Finished Area: 2050
  • Above Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Below Grade Finished Area: 0
  • Below Grade Finished Area Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Central Air: No
  • Hot Water: Electric

General Information

  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Basement: No
  • Cooling: Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Interior Features: Wood Floors
  • Levels: 1.5
  • Living Area: 2050
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable

Room Information

  • Room List: Bedroom 2,Bedroom 3,Kitchen,Family Room,Bedroom 1,Bonus Room,Full Bath

Exterior

Lot Information

  • Additional Parcels Description: 11-037.00-013, 11-037.00-015
  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
  • Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 18.41
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 245.00 x 180.00
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 801939.60
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Water Source: Well

Waterfront/View

  • Water Oriented: No
  • Water View: No
  • Waterfront: No

Building Exterior/Construction

  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle

General Information

  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Satellite Dish
  • Other Structures: Above Grade,Below Grade
  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Water Access: No

Room Information

Room: Bedroom 1

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom 2

  • Level: Main

Room: Family Room

  • Level: Main

Room: Full Bath

  • Level: Main

Room: Kitchen

  • Level: Main

Room: Bedroom 3

  • Level: Upper 1

Room: Bonus Room

  • Level: Upper 1

Room: Full Bath

  • Level: Upper 1

557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD Neighborhood

Community

19701 (BEAR) Demographics

42
Median Age
1,542
Population Density (per sq. mile)
42%
College Educated
$90,240
Estimated Median Income
11,714
Estimated Total Home Owners
3,356
Estimated Total Renters
78% / 22%
Estimated Owner / Renter Divide
3
Estimated Average Household Size
Community data courtesy of LiveBy, Inc.

557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD Monthly Cost

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* All calculations are estimates and provided by Reliance Network, for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may vary. ** Assumes 6.50% APR, 20% down payment, and conventional 30-year fixed rate first mortgage. Rates cited are for instructional purposes only; current rates are subject to change at any time without notice. You should not make any decisions based simply on the information provided. Additional required amounts such as taxes, insurance, homeowner association dues, assessments, mortgage insurance premiums, flood insurance or other such required payments should also be considered. Contact your mortgage company for current rates and additional information. Any mortgage broker or insurance agent that may appear is independent and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or provided by the MLS.

557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD Market Data

Based on the last 30 days in this zip code

$490,519
Average List Price
$197
Average Price per Square Foot
23
Properties Sold
66
Average Days on Market
101
Properties for Sale
Calculations provided by Reliance Network

557 MANSION HOUSE ROAD History

Date Event Value Agent
6/18/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS Price Reduction
$1,200,000 -33.1%
6/18/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS Price Reduction
$1,200,000 -33.1%
6/18/2026Source: BRIGHT MLS Price Reduction
$1,200,000 -33.1%
8/21/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS Added to Database
August 21, 2025
8/21/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS Added to Database
August 21, 2025
8/15/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS Status Change
ACTIVE
8/11/2025Source: BRIGHT MLS Added to Database
August 11, 2025
Listing provided courtesy of Century 21 Gold Key Realty- MLS# DENC2087284MLS ProviderContact Information: [email protected] - 3023695397