Nine year old Cape Cod w/ comtemporary flare on 2 acres in sought after Bear area, open floor plan w/ 2 story entrance hall w/ hardwood floors, 4 bedrms 2 1/2 baths, formal LR, eat-in kitchen w/ oak cabinets, island & dining area w/ hardwood floors leading to deck, FR w/ marble hearth fireplace & french doors, full basement W/ O, 1st floor master bedrm w/ walk-in closet & full bath, 3 large bedrms upstairs, one w/ huge dressing area, 1st floor laundry, parking for 10+ cars in long concrete driveway, 2 sheds included. Very convenient area, close to shopping, major highways, etc.
Single-familyProperty Type
1998Year Built
1.98 acresLot Size
$191Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Lori Schopfer• RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
•302-477-3900 (broker)
•john@johnwford.com (broker)
Bought with Adam Dorosky• BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Bear-Beautiful Lg Cape, 4 Br's, 2.5 Ba's On 2 Acres. Lg Family Rm, Marble F/P, Hrdwd Throughout. Master Br 1st Fl. Plenty Of Parking, Lg Bsmt With W/ O. Could Be Dr's Office Or Other Use. Parking For 10+ Cars.
BRIGHT MLS #DENC401670
Aug 22, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Jul 31, 2001
Listed
$244,000
$94/sq ft
BRIGHT MLS #DENC399360
May 31, 2001
Listed
$255,000
$98/sq ft
May 31, 2001
Listing Removed
—
Public Records
Oct 17, 2000
Sold
$186,150
$72/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,267 (+20.0%)
$143,700 + $281,200
$424,900
2024
$3,556 (+2.8%)
$143,700 + $281,200
$424,900
2023
$3,458 (+0.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2022
$3,450 (+2.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2021
$3,377 (+2.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2020
$3,290 (+13.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2019
$2,907 (+2.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2018
$2,831 (+3.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2017
$2,731 (+0.3%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2016
$2,723 (+9.8%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2015
$2,481
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2014
$2,480 (+3.4%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2013
$2,398 (+2.1%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2012
$2,347
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
Tax history for 1083 Porter Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,267 (+20.0%)
$143,700 + $281,200
$424,900
2024
$3,556 (+2.8%)
$143,700 + $281,200
$424,900
2023
$3,458 (+0.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2022
$3,450 (+2.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2021
$3,377 (+2.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2020
$3,290 (+13.2%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2019
$2,907 (+2.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2018
$2,831 (+3.7%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2017
$2,731 (+0.3%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2016
$2,723 (+9.8%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2015
$2,481
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2014
$2,480 (+3.4%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2013
$2,398 (+2.1%)
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
2012
$2,347
$15,400 + $68,100
$83,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2.5
Stories
1.5
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.98 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
2,350
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1102400002
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
S
Suburban District
This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
Interior Information
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
R-Factor Ceilings: R00
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, High
Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Marble
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished, Outside Entrance
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Excellent
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
R-Factor Ext Walls: R00
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Open
Lot Size Dimensions: 335 X 289
Tidal Water: No
Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2006
Tax Annual Amount: $1,931
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Circuit Breakers
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Location
School Information
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Location Information
Cross Street: RT 40
Directions: Rt. 40 to Porter Road, house on right
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 1.98 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1102400002
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026
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Schools
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
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Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.4mi
3/10
Glasgow High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$472,000 – $572,000
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