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Off market aug 2018 for $215K

$387,534

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,444/mo

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2 ba

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2,050

sq ft

1158 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

Single-familyProperty Type

1948Year Built

0.5 acresLot Size

$189Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

4 spacesParking

Listed by Rick Hagar • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Listed by Tyler Andrews • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Renee Sutton-Clarke • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1002054700

Redfin Estimate

$387,534

$173K since sold in August 2018$8,000 since October

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B
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$345,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,075 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$379,900
D
3 beds1 bath1,950 sq ft
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SOLD OCT 8, 2026
$389,900
E
3 beds2 baths1,375 sq ft
1113 S Dupont Hwy, New Castle, DE 19720
SOLD SEP 2, 2026
$435,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,000 sq ft
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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 1158 Governor Lea Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #7218397

Aug 30, 2018

Sold

$215,000

$105/sq ft

Jul 27, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 16, 2018

Listed

$215,000

$105/sq ft

+10

BRIGHT MLS #1002054700

Aug 30, 2018

Sold

$215,000

$105/sq ft

Jul 27, 2018

Pending

—

Jul 25, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 25, 2018

Relisted

—

Jul 20, 2018

Listing Removed

—

Jul 16, 2018

Listed

$215,000

$105/sq ft

TREND #6073215

Aug 17, 2012

Sold

$148,500

$72/sq ft

Jun 22, 2012

Listed

$149,900

$73/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004008954

Aug 17, 2012

Sold

$148,500

$72/sq ft

Jul 6, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jun 22, 2012

Listed

$149,900

$73/sq ft

+18

Public Records

Jan 5, 1999

Sold

$51,274,300

$25,012/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,488 (+61.5%)

$93,800 + $235,000

$328,800

2024

$1,541 (+10.3%)

$93,800 + $235,000

$328,800

2023

$1,397 (−4.6%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2022

$1,465

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2021

$1,465 (−0.7%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2020

$1,475 (+0.2%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2019

$1,472 (+1.9%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2018

$1,444 (+7.1%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2017

$1,349 (+11.9%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2016

$1,205

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2015

$1,205

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2014

$1,206 (+1.4%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2013

$1,190 (+930.7%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2012

$115

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

Tax history for 1158 Governor Lea Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,488 (+61.5%)

$93,800 + $235,000

$328,800

2024

$1,541 (+10.3%)

$93,800 + $235,000

$328,800

2023

$1,397 (−4.6%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2022

$1,465

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2021

$1,465 (−0.7%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2020

$1,475 (+0.2%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2019

$1,472 (+1.9%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2018

$1,444 (+7.1%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2017

$1,349 (+11.9%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2016

$1,205

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2015

$1,205

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2014

$1,206 (+1.4%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2013

$1,190 (+930.7%)

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

2012

$115

$7,500 + $38,700

$46,200

*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

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

218 ft.

Lot size

0.5 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,050

Year built

1948

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1200200009

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 Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 4
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 1
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Attached Garage

Interior

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

Interior Information
Entry Location: Living Room
Interior Features: Butlers Pantry, CeilngFan(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Gas/Propane

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $38,700
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s), Porch(es)
Roof: Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100X218
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $7,500

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,050
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $46,200
Tax Year: 2017
Tax Annual Amount: $1,349

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
100 Amp Service
Oil, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
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

Location Information
Cross Street: BEAR CORBITT
Directions: From Route 7 (Bear Corbitt) Travel South, cross Route 71, to left on Governor Lee. House on Right.

Public facts

Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,050
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1948
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1200200009

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 • 3.2mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.1mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

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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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Historical weather

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

$369,000 – $446,000

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Home values near 1158 Governor Lea Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1140 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 3714 Sq. Ft.	$567,887
15 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$546,139
17 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$489,037
1941 Bear Corbitt Rd, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$529,519
9 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3100 Sq. Ft.	$589,094

Address	Redfin Estimate
1146 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$369,299
11 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$539,501
19 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$513,083
1953 Bear Corbitt Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$422,813

Address	Redfin Estimate
1178 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$469,379
13 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$514,717
1935 Bear Corbitt Rd, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$468,176
1965 Bear Corbitt Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$411,305

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