A terrific opportunity to purchase this special traditional Bi-level home with no HOA full of potential and waiting for new owners. The main level of the home features a wonderful open floor plan with a living room, a combination kitchen & dining area, pantry, rear deck access, 3 bedrooms and centrally located full bath. Hardwood & Tile flooring is featured throughout the main level. The walkout lower level includes a family room, 4 additional rooms, laundry and full bath. Outdoors you will find an expansive yard partially fenced with a large storage shed, a 2nd shed and room to add a detached garage/workshop. The home is situated on an 0.45 acre lot (parcel # 12-012.00-062) with an additional approx 1/2 acre (parcel # 12-012.00-061) included minus the land taken by DELDOT for the Wrangle Hill Road expansion. This property is conveniently located to all major employment centers, schools, recreational activities & commuter access to Rt 1 & I 95. A little imagination, some updating and TLC this property will reward you with a fantastic home for years to come. Property being listed for below the February 7 2026 appraisal of $420,000.
Single-familyProperty Type
1977Year Built
0.84 acresLot Size
$146Price/Sq.Ft.
4 spacesParking
Listed by Terry Mulkins• Patterson-Schwartz-Newark
Here is a great opportunity to own a home that is not in a community. Perfect 1st time buyer home or someone wanting a place for a home office. This home features: 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 baths, Hardwood floors in the living room and bedrooms; tile floors in the kitchen, large family room, den, and sewing room; recessed lights in the living and dining rooms and the family room. This home is situated on around a half acre lot with an additional included half acre parcel 12-012.00-061 (minus the land taken by DELDOT for the Wrangle Hill Road expansion). There is a large rear deck overlooking a fenced portion of the yard; updated heat pump with oil back up and central air 2009; propane gas water heater; and more. The septic tank was replaced OCT2015 and certified. You will not find a better buy for a home on this size lot in this area. seller is also providing a 1 year Home Trust Warranty. Sale is Subject to a Release being signed.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1981
Sold
$20,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,207 (+90.1%)
$86,700 + $337,100
$423,800
2024
$1,687 (+10.3%)
$86,700 + $337,100
$423,800
2023
$1,530 (−4.6%)
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2022
$1,604
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2021
$1,604 (−0.7%)
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2020
$1,615 (+0.2%)
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2019
$1,612 (+891.5%)
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2018
$163 (+7.1%)
$5,900 + $44,700
$50,600
2017
$152
$5,200
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
1.5
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
—
Finished Sq. Ft.
2,600
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
2,600
Year built
1977
Style
Single Family Residential
County
New Castle County
APN
1201200061
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.
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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Sun exposure
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 5% for direct sun exposure in Bear. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
10.6 hrs
6.7 hrs
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Redfin Estimate for 3862 Wrangle Hill Rd
$369,621
$10K under list price of $380K
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