Sellers are moving & packing - new pics Thursday. Everyone LOVES an updated ranch home with a lot of really cool features! Sunny great room for starters - walk into this inviting space and kick off your shoes, settle in and get cozy! Or, maybe you want to put your apron on to get busy in this super awesome kitchen! Before we talk about the generous bedrooms and new bathrooms - let's mention the . 79 non development acreage!!! (Converted to public sewer. ) The 2 Car over sized garage just may grab your attention too. .. BUT, the real show stopper is the generous bedroom space and new bathrooms! When you tour this wonderful home - be sure to take your time and appreciate the thought and care that the owners poured into this home! Pride of ownership is welcome here!
Solid Brick Ranch situated on a . 79 acre non-development lot in Bear. From the front door, you enter into the Living Room with large front window. The eat-in kitchen has a double sink, Stainless Steel Smooth-top Electric Range, disposal and built-in dishwasher. There are 3 Bedrooms (2 with CFs & 1 with an overhead light); all have nice closet space. The main bath features ceramic tile, a tub, sink, comfort height toilet, and a linen closet. Off the Kitchen is the FR (previously the Breezeway between the house & the garage). The FR is heated by a gas heater (99 gallon propane tank was recently removed). From the FR is access to the oversized 2 car garage with overhead garage door opener (garage size is 28.5' x 26'), built-in workbench with cabinets & a service door to rear yard. The basement has an outside exit (Bilco doors). Half of the basement is finished into living space and half could be used for storage. There is a large pantry/storage closet in the basement. The . 79 acre lot has mature shade trees and room for a pool or outbuilding. There is a 29x8 deck on the front of the house and has steps & a ramp. Wheelchair access through the FR door & there is a small ramp into the kitchen (32" door width; bedroom door opening widths are 29"). No other wheel chair modifications have been made to the property. Property in need of updating but Boiler Heating System is approximately 3 years old. The garage roof was installed around 2005-2006. The house needs updating; is an Estate sale and the property is sold as-is.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,532 (+66.3%)
$105,000 + $346,300
$451,300
2024
$2,725 (+2.8%)
$105,000 + $346,300
$451,300
2023
$2,651 (+0.2%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2022
$2,644 (+2.2%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2021
$2,589 (+2.7%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2020
$2,521 (+13.2%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2019
$2,228 (+2.7%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2018
$2,170 (+3.7%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2017
$2,093 (+293.4%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2016
$532 (+9.7%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2015
$485
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2014
$485 (+3.4%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2013
$469 (+2.1%)
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
2012
$459
$16,100 + $47,900
$64,000
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
166 ft.
Lot depth
199 ft.
Lot size
0.79 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,456
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,456
Year built
1960
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1103300038
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.
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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Historical weather
Bear, DE • 19701
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
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Sun exposure
96/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.8 hrs
7.2 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Redfin Estimate for 2174-B Porter Rd
$523,844
$1,156 under list price of $525K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 5 recent nearby sales, priced between $385K to $520K.