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Off market sep 2025 for $474K

$567,887

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,671/mo

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3,714

sq ft

1140 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity. The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis. Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind. A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Single-familyProperty Type

1989Year Built

0.84 acresLot Size

$153Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

1 garage spacesParking

Listed by Mia Burch • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-351-5000 (broker)

•maggie@lnf.com (broker)

Listed by Paul Burch • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-351-5000 (broker)

•maggie@lnf.com (broker)

Bought with Brandon Mullins • Crown Homes Real Estate

•302-504-6147 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2081172

Redfin Estimate

$567,887

$94K since sold in September 2025$16K since October

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This home's estimate is 16.8% higher than the average sale price ($486K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 6, 2026
$610,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,350 sq ft
6 Winchester, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 14, 2026
$540,000
B
4 beds3 baths2,565 sq ft
42 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD SEP 25, 2020
$300,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,725 sq ft
117 Moors Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$435,000
D
3 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
10 Wildfields Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD APR 30, 2026
$530,000
E
4 beds3.5 baths2,837 sq ft
26 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD JUL 28, 2026
$503,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
5 Linden Spring Ln, Bear, DE 19701

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Market trends in 19701, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.6%

0.2% MoM

Median sale price

$437K

$3K MoM

Avg. days on market

41d

2 days MoM

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Sale history for 1140 Governor Lea Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Sep 17, 2025

Sold

$394,000

$106/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2081172

Sep 10, 2025

Sold

$474,000

$128/sq ft

Aug 5, 2025

Contingent

—

Jul 25, 2025

Pending

—

Jul 25, 2025

Price Changed

$474,000

$128/sq ft

Jul 5, 2025

Price Changed

$465,000

$125/sq ft

Jul 5, 2025

Relisted

—

Jul 4, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Jun 13, 2025

Relisted

—

Jun 13, 2025

Listing Removed

—

May 23, 2025

Price Changed

$489,900

$132/sq ft

May 9, 2025

Listed

$499,000

$134/sq ft

May 6, 2025

Coming Soon

$499,000

$134/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004209025

Dec 1, 2017

Listing Removed

—

Jul 22, 2016

Listed

$365,000

$98/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1007294174

Dec 2, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Jun 2, 2013

Listed

$315,000

$85/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009119842

Dec 10, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jul 25, 2010

Listed

$350,000

$94/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009100892

Jul 26, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Jun 27, 2010

Listed

$350,000

$94/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008892838

Apr 21, 2010

Listing Removed

—

Oct 23, 2009

Listed

$349,900

$94/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,606 (+13.6%)

$108,000 + $368,500

$476,500

2024

$3,175 (+10.3%)

$108,000 + $368,500

$476,500

2023

$2,878 (−4.6%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2022

$3,018 (+28.2%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2021

$2,353 (−0.9%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2020

$2,374 (+0.2%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2019

$2,370 (+1.7%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2018

$2,330 (+8.3%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2017

$2,150 (+8.4%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2016

$1,984

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2015

$1,984 (−0.1%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2014

$1,986 (+1.8%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2013

$1,952 (+22.7%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2012

$1,590

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

Tax history for 1140 Governor Lea Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,606 (+13.6%)

$108,000 + $368,500

$476,500

2024

$3,175 (+10.3%)

$108,000 + $368,500

$476,500

2023

$2,878 (−4.6%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2022

$3,018 (+28.2%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2021

$2,353 (−0.9%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2020

$2,374 (+0.2%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2019

$2,370 (+1.7%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2018

$2,330 (+8.3%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2017

$2,150 (+8.4%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2016

$1,984

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2015

$1,984 (−0.1%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2014

$1,986 (+1.8%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2013

$1,952 (+22.7%)

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

2012

$1,590

$10,100 + $85,100

$95,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

1.5

Stories

Lot width

123 ft.

Lot depth

352 ft.

Lot size

0.84 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,600

Year built

1989

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1200200035

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 1
# of Attached Carport Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry, Built In
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
Driveway - # of Spaces: 4
Concrete Driveway
Driveway, Attached Garage, Attached Carport

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 3

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1114
Improvement Assessed Value: $85,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Stucco, Stone
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pet Restrictions: Cats OK, Dogs OK
Roof: Pitched, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Casement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Storm
Other Structures: 2nd House, Pool Equipment Shed, Cabana/Pool House

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s)
Fencing: Fully

Pool Information
Personal Pool
In Ground

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 122.90 x 351.80
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,600
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,114
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $789.06
School Tax: $2,385.71
Tax Assessed Value: $95,200
Tax Year: 2024
Tax Annual Amount: $3,174.77

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2024

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Central
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Propane
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
Elementary School: KATHLEEN H. WILBUR
Middle Or Junior School: GUNNING BEDFORD
High School: WILLIAM PENN
School District Name: COLONIAL
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: BEAR RD
Directions: South of RT 71 to Bear-Corbitt Rd (Rt 7) to Governor Lea Rd. House is on right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,600
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.84 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1200200035

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.4mi

5/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.1mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

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 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Bear, DE • 19701

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In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$540,000 – $654,000

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Home values near 1140 Governor Lea Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1146 Governor Lea Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$369,299
1935 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$468,176

Address	Redfin Estimate
1178 Governor Lea Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$469,379
1941 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$529,519

Address	Redfin Estimate
1158 Governor Lea Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2050 Sq. Ft.	$387,534
1953 Bear Corbitt Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$422,813

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