Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting the family room and sunroom. The updated kitchen flows naturally into the living areas, and the expansive first-floor primary bedroom includes a large bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a movie theater and outside entrance. Outside, enjoy a multi-level deck for entertaining, a large storage shed, and a spacious outbuilding with a loft that can be used for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workspace. A side-entry two-car garage completes the layout. This property offers the perfect blend of land, location, comfort, and endless possibilities.
Sold for $525,000
$525,000
501 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
2,775sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
1 Acres Lot
$526,200 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$2,915 Estimated rent
Home value
$526,200
$479,000 - $579,000
$2,915/mo
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 12, 2026 at 10:58am
Listed by:
Danielle Benson 302-983-0147,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty,
Co-Listing Agent: Morgan Benson 302-584-4859,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Bought with:
Grace Casella, 2564530
Crown Homes Real Estate
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2091594
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Dining room
- Level: Main
Family room
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Living room
- Level: Main
Media room
- Level: Lower
Other
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,775
- Total interior livable area: 2,775 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,775
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 8
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Driveway, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 6
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
- Dimensions: 100.00 x 436.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 11043.00073
- Zoning: NC40
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Other
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1999
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bear
- Subdivision: None Available
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/5/2026 | Sold | $525,000$189/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2091594 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2026 | Contingent | $525,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091594 Report a problem | ||
| 1/9/2026 | Listed for sale | $525,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091594 Report a problem | ||
| 12/12/2025 | Listing removed | $525,000$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091594 Report a problem | ||
| 11/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $525,000+34.6%$189/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2091594 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $566,400 +420.6% |
| 2024 | $3,628 +10.3% | $108,800 |
| 2023 | $3,289 -4.6% | $108,800 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Southern Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 4.4 mi
- 2/10Bedford (Gunning) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.2 mi
- 2/10Penn (William) High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 9.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Colonial
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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Estimated market value
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Bear
- 19701
- 501 Howell School Rd