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$439,603

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2 ba

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1,664

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197 Bear Swamp Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977

About this home

197 Bear Swamp Rd is a 1,664 square foot house on a 1.4 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Based on Redfin's Smyrna data, we estimate the home's value is $439,603.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

1.4 acresLot Size

$264Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$439,603

$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 19% higher than the average sale price ($369K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 26, 2026
$375,000
A
3 beds2 baths1,700 sq ft
79 Laertes Dr, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD JUL 31, 2026
$335,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,560 sq ft
6089 W Denneys Rd, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$395,000
C
3 beds2 baths1,704 sq ft
76 Balthasar Dr, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD AUG 31, 2026
$356,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,768 sq ft
2 Windy Way, Smyrna, DE 19977
SOLD JUL 10, 2026
$360,000
E
3 beds2 baths1,578 sq ft
5 Greenwich Dr, Dover, DE 19901
SOLD AUG 3, 2026
$394,900
F
3 beds2 baths1,464 sq ft
252 Berwick Ln, Dover, DE 19904

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Market trends in 19977, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Balanced market

Sale-to-list price

99.1%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$371K

$7K MoM

Avg. days on market

58d

15 days MoM

Recently sold homes

4 MoM

New listings for sale

$550,000
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$149,900
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NEW 35 HRS AGO
$309,000
3 beds2 baths1,302 sq ft
827 W South St, Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 734-4414
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3 beds1 bath1,425 sq ft
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4 beds2.5 baths2,279 sq ft
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COMING SOON
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Sale history for 197 Bear Swamp Rd

As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,845 (+1.4%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2025

$1,820 (−0.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2024

$1,831 (+4.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2023

$1,751 (+25.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2022

$1,394 (+2.0%)

$9,400 + $56,500

$65,900

2021

$1,366 (+14.2%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2020

$1,196 (−0.9%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2019

$1,207

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2018

$1,208 (+0.3%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2017

$1,204 (−1.8%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2015

$1,226 (+25.8%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2012

$974 (+3.1%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2011

$945

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

Tax history for 197 Bear Swamp Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2026

$1,845 (+1.4%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2025

$1,820 (−0.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2024

$1,831 (+4.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2023

$1,751 (+25.6%)

$146,800 + $287,300

$434,100

2022

$1,394 (+2.0%)

$9,400 + $56,500

$65,900

2021

$1,366 (+14.2%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2020

$1,196 (−0.9%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2019

$1,207

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2018

$1,208 (+0.3%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2017

$1,204 (−1.8%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2015

$1,226 (+25.8%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2012

$974 (+3.1%)

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

2011

$945

$9,400 + $44,900

$54,300

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

Zoning and permits

Zoning
Permits

Agricultural Conservation District

The purpose of the AC Agricultural Conservation District is to: Provide for a wide range of agricultural use and farm-related services while providing for low-density residential development in areas that are rural in character and where farming may not be the optimum land use activity; Foster environmentally sound development in areas of environmental concern; Allow for a variety of low-density planned residential and cluster developments in a rural setting; and Serve as a transitional/buffer zone between agricultural and residential uses.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Park & open space

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Sq. Ft: 1,664
Basement Finish: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 2
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 8

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Warm Air

Room Information
# of Rooms: 5

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Good
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Aluminum
Building Type: Single Family

Property Information
Subdivision Name: ALICE M BRYANT BENJAMIN D BURR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,664
Building Sq. Ft: 3,328
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: W. SD. CO.RD. 327, LOT #1, 1.3681 A. 197 BEAR SWAMP ROAD

Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Detached Frame Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Detached Frame

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 60,984
Legal Lot Number: 1
Fire District: LEIPSIC
School Tax District: SMYRNA
Acres: 1.4
Zoning Code: AC

Utility Information
Sewer Type: Septic
Water Service Type: Well

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,664
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.4 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 1-00-030.00-01-06.01-000

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Moore (John Bassett) School

Public 4-6 • Assigned • 5.5mi

6/10

Smyrna Middle School

Public 7-8 • Assigned • 6.6mi

5/10

Smyrna High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.7mi

7/10

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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

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years

8/10 Wind Factor

80% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Smyrna, DE • 19977

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.7 hours in December, which is comparable to the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.7 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$418,000 – $506,000

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Home values near 197 Bear Swamp Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
241 Bear Swamp Road, Smyrna, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3149 Sq. Ft.	$525,596
4549 Smyrna Leipsic Road, Smyrna, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 720 Sq. Ft.	$106,501
4164 Smyrna Leipsic Road, Smyrna, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$397,452
1586 Whitehall Neck Road, Smyrna, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1296 Sq. Ft.	$623,957
3451 Big Woods Road, Smyrna, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1570 Sq. Ft.	$284,906
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Address	Redfin Estimate
249 Raymond Neck Road, Smyrna, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2894 Sq. Ft.	—
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