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Off market jan 2014 for $142K

$504,242

•

2,625

sq ft

638 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

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Take a look !Property sold 'AS IS' WITHOUT REPAIR, WARRANTY OR seller disclosure. The Listing Broker and Seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warranties or representations as to the availability or accuracy of the property information provided. . Room dimensions are approximate . Buyer pays all transfer taxes. No water activation, will need to test with air pressure. Offers must be submitted via Hubzu a 299 Tech fee payable at closing by the buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1980Year Built

0.55 acresLot Size

$192Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Listed by Becky Buckland • Coldwell Banker Rowley Realtors

•302-995-1200 (broker)

•cbsoldsisters@gmail.com (broker)

Bought with Ron Cook • Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown

•302-285-5100 (broker)

•dwatlington@psre.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1003654400

Redfin Estimate

$504,242

$362K since sold in January 2014$13K since September

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This home's estimate is 6% lower than the average sale price ($536K) of 6 comparable homes.

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B
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C
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D
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E
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Market trends in 19701, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$455K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 638 Howell School Rd

Date

Event

Price

TREND #6309421

Jan 16, 2014

Sold

$142,600

$54/sq ft

Dec 18, 2013

Pending

—

Dec 9, 2013

Price Changed

$164,900

$63/sq ft

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$173,900

$66/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1003654400

Jan 16, 2014

Sold

$142,600

$54/sq ft

Dec 18, 2013

Listing Removed

—

Nov 19, 2013

Listed

$164,900

$63/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009725826

Nov 4, 2013

Listing Removed

—

May 30, 2013

Listed

$183,900

$70/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1008688694

Mar 23, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jan 26, 2009

Listed

$380,000

$145/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,935 (+17.3%)

$94,600 + $425,300

$519,900

2024

$3,355 (+10.3%)

$94,600 + $425,300

$519,900

2023

$3,041 (−4.6%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2022

$3,189

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2021

$3,190 (−0.7%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2020

$3,211 (+0.2%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2019

$3,205 (+12.7%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2018

$2,845 (+7.1%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2017

$2,657 (+11.9%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2016

$2,374

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2015

$2,375

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2014

$2,376 (+1.4%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2013

$2,344 (+56.5%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2012

$1,498

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

Tax history for 638 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,935 (+17.3%)

$94,600 + $425,300

$519,900

2024

$3,355 (+10.3%)

$94,600 + $425,300

$519,900

2023

$3,041 (−4.6%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2022

$3,189

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2021

$3,190 (−0.7%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2020

$3,211 (+0.2%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2019

$3,205 (+12.7%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2018

$2,845 (+7.1%)

$11,000 + $89,600

$100,600

2017

$2,657 (+11.9%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2016

$2,374

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2015

$2,375

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2014

$2,376 (+1.4%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2013

$2,344 (+56.5%)

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

2012

$1,498

$11,000 + $80,000

$91,000

*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

80 ft.

Lot depth

300 ft.

Lot size

0.55 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,625

Year built

1980

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1104300009

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Driveway

Interior

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Half): 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: Kitchen - Eat-In
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Bedroom 1
Laundry Type: Basement

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial

Exterior

Property Information
Improvement Assessed Value: $80,000
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding, Brick
Other Structures: Above Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Property Green Features
Remarks: Take a look !Property sold 'AS IS' WITHOUT REPAIR, WARRANTY OR seller disclosure. The Listing Broker and Seller assume no responsibility and make no guarantees, warranties or representations as to the availability or accuracy of the property information provided. . Room dimensions are approximate . Buyer pays all transfer taxes. No water activation, will need to test with air pressure. Offers must be submitted via Hubzu a 299 Tech fee payable at closing by the buyer.

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 80X300
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $11,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,625
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $91,000
Tax Year: 2013
Tax Annual Amount: $2,344

Utilities

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

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Cross Street: ROUTE 71

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,625
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.55 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1104300009

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.4mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 9.5mi

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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Bear, DE • 19701

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Estimated sale price

$480,000 – $580,000

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Home values near 638 Howell School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
618 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$461,481
560 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$330,768

Address	Redfin Estimate
606 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1454 Sq. Ft.	$374,525
611 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2675 Sq. Ft.	$529,685

Address	Redfin Estimate
568 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 3275 Sq. Ft.	$606,640
610 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| 1540 Sq. Ft.	$270,366

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