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.
For sale
$525,000
501 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
2,775sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1999
1 Acres Lot
$495,900 Zestimate®
$189/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 66 days |
- 4,119 |
- 196 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: January 21, 2026 at 02:39am
Listed by:
Danielle Benson 302-983-0147,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty 3023695397,
Co-Listing Agent: Morgan Benson 302-584-4859,
Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2091594
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room
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
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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 & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: None Available
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $189/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $566,400
- Annual tax amount: $4,286
- Date on market: 11/20/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
$495,900
$466,000 - $521,000
$2,689/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||
| 8/3/2006 | Sold | $390,000$141/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
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
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Est. payment
$3,000/mo
Principal & interest
$2518
Property taxes
$298
Home insurance
$184
Climate risks
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.
