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Off Market Jan 2019 for $240K

$488,712

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,594/mo

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2,350

sq ft

455 Old Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

Great opportunity to own this three bedroom, two bath home situated on 2.4 acres in Bear. This home offers first floor living. The living room has hard word floors, fireplace, ceiling fan and a corner cabinet. The Kitchen is very large with tile floors which leads into the family room with the wood burning stove and bay window. The home offers a deck that overlooks the two acres. The yard is very private. This home has a lot of potential. Renovation financing is available for this property.

Single-familyProperty Type

1957Year Built

2.24 acresLot Size

$208Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Marilyn Mills • BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana

•302-368-1621 (broker)

•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)

Bought with Brian Foraker • BHHS Fox & Roach - Hockessin

•302-999-9999 (broker)

•gail.renulfi@foxroach.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 3 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004410603

Redfin Estimate

$488,712

$249K since sold in January 2019$23K since August

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This home's estimate is 11.2% higher than the average sale price ($440K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUL 29, 2026
$422,000
A
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SOLD JUN 9, 2026
$510,000
B
3 beds2 baths2,275 sq ft
133 Walls Way, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$450,000
C
3 beds2 baths2,025 sq ft
106 Kingston Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD FEB 27, 2026
$485,000
D
3 beds2 baths2,125 sq ft
5 Vellan Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD JUN 18, 2026
$345,000
E
3 beds2 baths2,075 sq ft
10 Darwin Rd, Newark, DE 19702
SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$425,550
F
3 beds1.5 baths1,625 sq ft
15 Cassandra Rd, Newark, DE 19702

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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

99.5%

0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$455K

$16K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

1 days MoM

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Sale history for 455 Old Porter Rd

Date

Event

Price

Public Records

Feb 5, 2019

Sold

$240,000

$102/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1004410603

Jan 30, 2019

Listing Removed

—

Jan 11, 2019

Sold

$240,000

$102/sq ft

Dec 2, 2018

Pending

—

Apr 24, 2018

Relisted

—

Apr 4, 2018

Pending

—

Jan 5, 2018

Listed

$259,000

$110/sq ft

Public Records

May 18, 2007

Sold

$290,000

$123/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC109326

Feb 16, 2007

Listed

$290,000

$123/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 31, 1999

Sold

$165,000

$70/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC239778

Feb 2, 1999

Listing Removed

—

Dec 31, 1998

Listed

$165,000

$70/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1972

Sold

$31,000

$13/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,446 (+52.4%)

$147,800 + $307,500

$455,300

2024

$2,261 (+10.3%)

$147,800 + $307,500

$455,300

2023

$2,050 (−4.6%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2022

$2,149

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2021

$2,150 (−0.7%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2020

$2,164 (+0.2%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2019

$2,160 (+1.9%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2018

$2,120 (+7.1%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2017

$1,980 (+11.9%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2016

$1,769

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2015

$1,769

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2014

$1,770 (+1.4%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2013

$1,746 (+17.3%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2012

$1,489

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

Tax history for 455 Old Porter Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,446 (+52.4%)

$147,800 + $307,500

$455,300

2024

$2,261 (+10.3%)

$147,800 + $307,500

$455,300

2023

$2,050 (−4.6%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2022

$2,149

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2021

$2,150 (−0.7%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2020

$2,164 (+0.2%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2019

$2,160 (+1.9%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2018

$2,120 (+7.1%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2017

$1,980 (+11.9%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2016

$1,769

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2015

$1,769

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2014

$1,770 (+1.4%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2013

$1,746 (+17.3%)

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

2012

$1,489

$18,700 + $49,100

$67,800

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

—

Lot depth

—

Lot size

2.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,350

Year built

1957

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1005200017

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Suburban District

This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 3
Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 5
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 2
Attached Garage

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), CeilngFan(s), Wood Stove, Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings

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

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Stone

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $49,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Pitched
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow
Other Structures: Shed

Lot Information
Lot Features: Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Dimensions: 00
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $18,700

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

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $67,800
Tax Year: 2018
Tax Annual Amount: $2,155

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Oil, Baseboard
Heating Fuel: Oil
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
High School: WILLIAM PENN
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: RED LION
Directions: Route 71 to right on Old Porter house on right.

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 2.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1957
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1005200017

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary

Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

5/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.3mi

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

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

6/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 14 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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Estimated sale price

$465,000 – $563,000

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Home values near 455 Old Porter Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
425 Old Porter Road, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$562,934

Address	Redfin Estimate
445 Old Porter Road, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 925 Sq. Ft.	$313,739

Address	Redfin Estimate

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