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Off Market Feb 2020 for $235K

$402,999

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,813/mo

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3,478

sq ft

2162 Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

Do you love to entertain? How about opening your own home-based business without an HOA breathing down your neck? This Pencader Hundred Porter Road * Extra Large * Ranch is built for BOTH! The spaciousness of this home will amaze you. This Three Bedroom One Full Bath Rambler Ranch has everything you could want. Set on almost a half acre of level land and surrounded by magnificent mature trees, you will enjoy all the privacy you could ask for. The large paved driveway offers ample parking for parties or business purposes. Newer composite deck on the back is great for entertaining and receives lovely sunshine throughout the day. Natural wood moldings through most rooms. Living room features a chair rail, crown molding, ceiling fan and a wall of windows. Hardwood floors to be discovered under the carpets as well. Kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances (other than dishwasher), vast counter space and built in mill-worked pantry. Finished basement offers additional living space and has a cedar closet. This home was previously used as a child care facility. (see humongous Bonus Room) Recent updates include neutral paint throughout the home and flooring in kitchen and screened porch area. Move right in, add your own touches, entertain loved ones and run your business right from a centrally-located home with easy access to 896/95/Route 1 Corridors.

Single-familyProperty Type

1963Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$116Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Mr. Michael McGavisk • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•vicki@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Gina McCollum Crowder • RE/MAX Associates-Hockessin

•302-234-3800 (broker)

•john@johnwford.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC493130

Redfin Estimate

$402,999

$168K since sold in February 2020$5,000 since August

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This home's estimate is 16.9% lower than the average sale price ($485K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 18, 2026
$530,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,100 sq ft
18 Kimmie Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD JUN 1, 2026
$445,000
B
3 beds2.5 baths2,450 sq ft
116 Dorothy Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD MAY 26, 2026
$503,000
C
3 beds2.5 baths2,150 sq ft
2 Chrissy Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$395,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft
247 Emelia Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$558,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,925 sq ft
13 Valerie Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$479,900
F
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
106 Michael Ln, Bear, DE 19701

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Market trends in 19701, DE

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.7%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$443K

$20K MoM

Avg. days on market

37d

8 days MoM

Recently sold homes

101

9 MoM

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Sale history for 2162 Porter Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC493130

Feb 28, 2020

Sold

$235,400

$68/sq ft

Feb 20, 2020

Pending

—

Jan 24, 2020

Contingent

—

Jan 11, 2020

Listed

$210,000

$60/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC490516

Jan 11, 2020

Listing Removed

—

Dec 7, 2019

Relisted

—

Nov 30, 2019

Contingent

—

Nov 25, 2019

Price Changed

$210,000

$60/sq ft

Nov 8, 2019

Listed

$225,000

$65/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC416248

Oct 2, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Aug 19, 2019

Price Changed

$249,900

$72/sq ft

Aug 6, 2019

Price Changed

$255,800

$74/sq ft

Mar 29, 2019

Price Changed

$255,900

$74/sq ft

Mar 5, 2019

Price Changed

$259,900

$75/sq ft

Feb 25, 2019

Listed

$269,900

$78/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC341932

Mar 29, 2008

Listing Removed

—

Sep 17, 2007

Listed

$252,200

$73/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC365200

Jun 30, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Jun 30, 2007

Listed

$275,000

$79/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC339364

Jun 30, 2007

Listing Removed

—

Mar 11, 2007

Listed

$285,000

$82/sq ft

Public Records

Jan 2, 1998

Sold

$9,800

$3/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,132 (+39.8%)

$86,700 + $324,700

$411,400

2024

$2,955 (+2.8%)

$86,700 + $324,700

$411,400

2023

$2,874 (+0.2%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2022

$2,867 (+2.2%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2021

$2,807 (+2.7%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2020

$2,734 (+23.4%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2019

$2,216 (+112.9%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2018

$1,041 (+6.4%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2017

$979 (+0.3%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2016

$976 (+12.4%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2013

$868 (+1.9%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2012

$852

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

Tax history for 2162 Porter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,132 (+39.8%)

$86,700 + $324,700

$411,400

2024

$2,955 (+2.8%)

$86,700 + $324,700

$411,400

2023

$2,874 (+0.2%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2022

$2,867 (+2.2%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2021

$2,807 (+2.7%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2020

$2,734 (+23.4%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2019

$2,216 (+112.9%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2018

$1,041 (+6.4%)

$15,100 + $54,300

$69,400

2017

$979 (+0.3%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2016

$976 (+12.4%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2013

$868 (+1.9%)

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

2012

$852

$15,100 + $53,500

$68,600

*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

104 ft.

Lot depth

199 ft.

Lot size

0.48 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,350

Year built

1963

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1103300039

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Paved Parking, Private
# of Open Parking Spaces: 6
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven - Self Cleaning, Oven - Double, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Washer, Water Heater
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet, Vinyl
Interior Features: Attic/House Fan, Carpet, CeilngFan(s), Crown Moldings, Dining Area, Entry Level Bedroom, Family Room Off Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Country, Tub Shower, Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall, Cathedral Ceilings

Room Information
Living Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Recreation Room, Bonus Room, Screened Porch
Laundry Type: Basement, Has Laundry

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1128
Improvement Assessed Value: $54,300
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s), Enclosed, Porch(es), Wrap Around
Roof: Asphalt, Shingle
Structure Type: Detached
Other Structures: Shed, Other

Exterior Information
Street Lights

Lot Information
Lot Features: Backs to Trees, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Road Frontage, Sloping, Trees/Wooded
Lot Size Dimensions: 104.30 x 199.20
Lot Dimensions Source: Estimated
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $15,100

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,350
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,128
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Agricultural Tax Due: No
County Tax: $573
School Tax: $1,843
School Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
Tax Assessed Value: $69,400
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,416

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
150 Amps, Circuit Breakers
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Hook/Up Avail, Septic = # of BR, On Site Septic, Site Evaluation on File
Cable TV Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available
Water Source: Public
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: KEENE
Middle Or Junior School: GAUGER-COBBS
High School: GLASGOW
School District Name: CHRISTINA
Elementary School Source: 3rd Party
Middle School Source: 3rd Party
High School Source: 3rd Party
School District Source: 3rd Party

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Rt 896
Directions: Porter Road between Del Laws and Woods Road
Location Type: Suburban
Road Responsibility: State

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1963
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1103300039

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Keene (William B.) Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.2mi

7/10

Gauger-Cobbs Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.8mi

3/10

Glasgow High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.1mi

1/10

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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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be 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

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 9.2 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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$383,000 – $464,000

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Home values near 2162 Porter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
2135 Porter Road, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$515,013
2133 Porter Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1725 Sq. Ft.	$455,854

Address	Redfin Estimate
2174-B Porter Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$521,228
2220 Porter Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2300 Sq. Ft.	$492,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
2134 Porter Road, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$579,942
2156 Porter Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1836 Sq. Ft.	$461,249

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