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Sold on 09/10/2025

1140 Governor Lea Rd, Bear, DE 19701

  • $474,000

    Last sold 09/10/2025 after 124 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,714

    Sqft ($128/Sqft)

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About 1140 Governor Lea Rd

Property type House
Year built 1989
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.84 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 1 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity. The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis. Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind. A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Mia Burch
Listing Office - Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2081172 • last updated 9 months ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 2 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Electric
Levels/Style Ranch/Rambler
Type Residential
Status Active
SqFt 3714
Lot Size (SqFt) 36590
Lot Size (Acres) 0.84
County Tax 789.06, Annually
School Tax 2385.71
Tax: Assessed Value 95200
Annual Property Tax 3174.77
Year Built 1989
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 3
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other
Laundry Basement
Walls/ Ceilings Dry Wall
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
Foundation Block
Garage Desc Garage - Front Entry, Built In
Parking Desc Concrete Driveway, Driveway, Attached Garage, Attached Carport
# Garage Spaces 1
# Parking Spaces 8
# Attached Garage Spaces 1
# Attached Carport Spaces 3
# Driveway Spaces 4
Exterior Features Outbuilding(s)
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, 2nd House, Pool Equipment Shed, Cabana/Pool House
Fencing Fully
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Propane
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Personal, In Ground
Location
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School WILLIAM PENN
Elementary School KATHLEEN H. WILBUR
School District COLONIAL
Middle School GUNNING BEDFORD
Directions South Of RT 71 To Bear-Corbitt Rd (Rt 7) To Governor Lea Rd. House Is On Right.
Zoning NC21
$481K
Range: $428K-$533K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,608/month
Gross rent multiplier: 15.1
  • Sep 2025
    mls logo MLS # DENC2081172
  • Sep 10, 2025 Sold
    $474,000
  • Aug 5, 2025 Active
  • Jul 25, 2025 Pending
  • Jul 25, 2025 Price Change
    $474,000 (+1.9%)
  • Jul 5, 2025 Price Change
    $465,000 (-5.1%)
  • May 23, 2025 Price Change
    $489,900 (-1.8%)
  • May 6, 2025 Listed
    $499,000 (+36.7%)
  • Dec 2017
    mls logo MLS # 6832277
  • Dec 1, 2017 Expired
  • Mar 2, 2017 Listed
  • Mar 1, 2017 Expired
  • Jul 22, 2016 Listed
    $365,000 (+15.9%)
  • Oct 2013
    mls logo MLS # 6228396
  • Oct 2, 2013 Price Change
    $315,000 (-3.1%)
  • Jun 2, 2013 Listed
    $325,000
  • 1140 Governor Lea Rd
    $474K
  • 19701
    $524K +8% y/y
  • Bear
    $524K +8% y/y
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