SOLD MAR 5, 2026

Off Market Mar 2026 for $525K

$647,902

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,053/mo

•

2,775

sq ft

501 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting the family room and sunroom. The updated kitchen flows naturally into the living areas, and the expansive first-floor primary bedroom includes a large bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a movie theater and outside entrance. Outside, enjoy a multi-level deck for entertaining, a large storage shed, and a spacious outbuilding with a loft that can be used for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workspace. A side-entry two-car garage completes the layout. This property offers the perfect blend of land, location, comfort, and endless possibilities.

Single-familyProperty Type

1999Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$233Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Danielle Benson • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

•302-369-5397 (broker)

•newarkoffice@c21gk.com (broker)

Listed by Morgan Benson • Century 21 Gold Key Realty

•302-369-5397 (broker)

•newarkoffice@c21gk.com (broker)

Bought with Grace Casella • Crown Homes Real Estate

•302-504-6147 (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2091594

Redfin Estimate

$647,902

$123K since sold in March 2026$10K since August

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This home's estimate is 14.7% higher than the average sale price ($565K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD APR 30, 2026
$520,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,975 sq ft
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SOLD FEB 20, 2026
$670,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,800 sq ft
118 Countryside Ln, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$479,900
C
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
106 Michael Ln, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 17, 2026
$620,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,600 sq ft
57 Eaton Pl, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD OCT 15, 2025
$549,900
E
3 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
213 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$550,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,760 sq ft
21 Viscaya Ct, Bear, DE 19701

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$3,187/mo

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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 501 Howell School Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC2091594

Mar 5, 2026

Sold

$525,000

$189/sq ft

Feb 5, 2026

Contingent

—

Jan 9, 2026

Relisted

—

Dec 12, 2025

Listing Removed

—

Nov 20, 2025

Listed

$525,000

$189/sq ft

Nov 17, 2025

Coming Soon

$525,000

$189/sq ft

Public Records

Aug 3, 2006

Sold

$390,000

$141/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC122118

Jul 22, 2006

Listing Removed

—

Jul 17, 2006

Listed

$390,000

$141/sq ft

Public Records

Jun 1, 1978

Sold

$26,700

$10/sq ft

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Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,287 (+18.1%)

$129,000 + $437,400

$566,400

2024

$3,628 (+10.3%)

$129,000 + $437,400

$566,400

2023

$3,289 (−4.6%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2022

$3,449

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2021

$3,450 (−0.7%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2020

$3,473 (+0.2%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2019

$3,466 (+1.9%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2018

$3,401 (+7.1%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2017

$3,177 (+11.9%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2016

$2,838

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2015

$2,839

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2014

$2,841 (+1.4%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2013

$2,802 (+17.3%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2012

$2,389

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

Tax history for 501 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$4,287 (+18.1%)

$129,000 + $437,400

$566,400

2024

$3,628 (+10.3%)

$129,000 + $437,400

$566,400

2023

$3,289 (−4.6%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2022

$3,449

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2021

$3,450 (−0.7%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2020

$3,473 (+0.2%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2019

$3,466 (+1.9%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2018

$3,401 (+7.1%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2017

$3,177 (+11.9%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2016

$2,838

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2015

$2,839

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2014

$2,841 (+1.4%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2013

$2,802 (+17.3%)

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

2012

$2,389

$20,000 + $88,800

$108,800

*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

2.5

Stories

Lot width

100 ft.

Lot depth

436 ft.

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,775

Year built

1999

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1104300073

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Jul 1, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 8
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 6
Driveway, Attached Garage

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 1

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: CeilngFan(s), Dining Area, Master Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $437,400
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Foundation Details: Other
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 100.00 x 436.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $129,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,775
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $917.79
School Tax: $3,368.95
Tax Assessed Value: $566,400
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $4,286.74

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
90% Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: see map

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,775
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1999
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1104300073

Home facts updated by county records on Jul 1, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.4mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.1mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.2mi

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

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

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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

$616,000 – $746,000

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Home values near 501 Howell School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
550 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1125 Sq. Ft.	$316,142
469 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1575 Sq. Ft.	$446,523

Address	Redfin Estimate
560 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$326,701
473 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1456 Sq. Ft.	$408,932

Address	Redfin Estimate
542 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1137 Sq. Ft.	$423,709
517 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2975 Sq. Ft.	$572,769

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