$1,795,000

557 Mansion House Rd Bear, DE 19701

Kirkwood Neighborhood

Estimated payment $9,839/month

Total Views 8,065
3 Beds
2 Baths
2,050 Sq Ft
$876 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • 18.41 Acre Lot
  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Private Lot
  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School Rated A
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Partially Wooded Lot

About This Home

This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility. Reach the Philadelphia International airport within an hour and BWI airport in MD under 2 hours. Explore the possibilities of building your own home(s), a small subdivision, or restart a farm, etc. Three parcels are sold together with all existing homes included in the sale. Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.

Listing Agent

VIVIAN SPAHR

Century 21 Gold Key Realty Listed on: 08/21/2025

Century 21 Gold Key Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,614

Year Built

  • Built in 1997

Lot Details

  • 18.41 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 245.00 x 180.00
  • Rural Setting
  • Private Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Irregular Lot
  • Cleared Lot
  • Partially Wooded Lot
  • Backs to Trees or Woods
  • Back and Front Yard
  • 11-037.00-013, 11-037.00-015
  • Property is zoned NC21

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Front Facing Garage

Home Design

  • Cape Cod Architecture
  • Pitched Roof
  • Shingle Roof
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 2,050 Sq Ft Home
  • Property has 1.5 Levels
  • Wood Burning Stove
  • Family Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Wood Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Heating system powered by solar connected to the grid
  • Solar Heating System

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Schools

  • Crystal Run Elementary School
  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School
  • Appoquinimink High School

Farming

  • Machine Shed
  • Farm Land Preservation

Utilities

  • Window Unit Cooling System
  • Heat Pump System
  • 200+ Amp Service
  • Power Generator
  • Well
  • Electric Water Heater
  • On Site Septic
  • Satellite Dish

Additional Features

  • Level Entry For Accessibility
  • Suburban Location

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-037.00-057

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,614

Year Built

Built in 1997

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Farm
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Cape Cod
  • Accessibility Features: Level Entry - Main
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1997
  • Remarks Public: This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility. Reach the Philadelphia International airport within an hour and BWI airport in MD under 2 hours. Explore the possibilities of building your own home(s), a small subdivision, or restart a farm, etc. Three parcels are sold together with all existing homes included in the sale. Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Interior Amenities: Wood Floors
  • Other Equipment: Negotiable
  • Fireplace: No
  • Foundation Details: Other
  • Levels Count: 1.5
  • Room List: Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Bonus Room, Full Bath
  • Basement: No
  • Total Sq Ft: 2050
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2050
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 875.61
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 2050
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 557

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Main Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Other Structures List: Machine Shed
  • Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Vinyl Siding
  • Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Satellite Dish
  • Roof: Pitched, Shingle
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Features: Garage - Front Entry
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: No
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s)
  • Electric Service: 200+ Amp Service, Generator
  • Heating Fuel: Electric, Solar
  • Heating Type: Heat Pump(s), Solar On Grid, Wood Burn Stove
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Electric
  • Sewer/Septic System: On Site Septic
  • Utilities: Electric Available
  • Water Source: Well

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Elementary School: CRYSTAL RUN
  • Middle School: ALFRED G. WATERS
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: CRYSTAL RUN
  • High School: APPOQUINIMINK
  • Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: Yes
  • Additional Parcels Description: 11-037.00-013, 11-037.00-015
  • Crops Included: No
  • Farm Features: Shed(s)
  • Farm Land Area Units: Acres
  • Farm Operation: Mixed Use
  • Lot Features: Backs To Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Trees/Wooded
  • Lot Size Acres: 18.41
  • Lot Dimensions: 245.00 x 180.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 801939.60
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Farmland Preservation: Yes
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1614.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 11-037.00-057
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Map

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,273 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2023 $1,831 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2022 $1,837 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2021 $1,904 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2020 $1,875 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2019 $1,688 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2018 $1,615 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2017 $2,167 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2016 $1,980 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2015 $1,926 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
2014 $1,922 $72,600 $15,000 $57,600
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $1,795,000 -- $876 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Wiliams Law Firm Pa
Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $60,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $136,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2088110

Bright MLS

APN: 11-037.00-057