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223 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701

$558,000

Last sold 01/04/2016 for $275K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,550

    Sqft ($108/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 223 Benjamin Blvd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1989
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.51 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
R.C. Peoples quality built large Colonial situated on prime lot with outstanding curb appeal. Nice features are cozy front porch, paver front walk, and lovely in-ground pool. Also, hardwood floors, 4 spacious bedrooms, and second floor hallway as well as sold oak staircase, New roof in 2005 and it is in great condition. Backyard is a summer paradise with lovely pool, patio, and includes a large shed. Large master bedroom suite with walk-in closet is a plus, dry unfinished basement, side entry 2-car attached garage, and many more amenities. Home is a ahort sale and is contingent on third party approval with only 1 mortgage. Also, home is sold in "as is" condition with no warranties implied in writing or orallyt.
Listed by
Listing Agent - George J Brown
Listing Office - RE/MAX Edge
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#1002626004 • last updated 6 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2550
Lot Size (SqFt) 22216
Lot Size (Acres) 0.51
Tax: Assessed Value 113400
Annual Property Tax 3370
Year Built 1989
Condition Good
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Full, Unfinished
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 8
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 2
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Driveway, Attached Garage
Existing Structures Above Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable TV
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool Yes - Personal, In Ground
Inclusions Window Trreatments
Location
Subdivision CARAVEL FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District CHRISTINA
Zoning NC21
$558K
Range: $496K-$619K
Last 30 days 
  • Jan 2016
    Public Records
  • Jan 5, 2016 Sold
    $275,000
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 6698039
  • Jan 4, 2016 Sold
    $275,000
  • Jan 1, 2016 Listed
    $275,000
  • Jan 2016
    mls logo MLS # 1002626004
  • Jan 4, 2016 Sold
    $275,000
  • Aug 31, 2015 Listed
    $289,900 (-10.8%)
  • Nov 2015
    mls logo MLS # 6635690
  • Nov 15, 2015 Sold
    $275,000
  • Oct 6, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Aug 31, 2015 Listed
    $289,900
  • Sep 2015
    mls logo MLS # 6674165
  • Sep 10, 2015 Pending
    —
  • Aug 31, 2015 Listed
    $275,000 (-5.1%)
  • Jul 2009
    Public Records
  • Jul 8, 2009 Sold
    $325,000
  • Jul 2009
    mls logo MLS # 5511366
  • Jul 2, 2009 Sold
    $325,000
  • Apr 5, 2009 Listed
    $339,900
  • Jul 2009
    mls logo MLS # 1005210242
  • Jul 2, 2009 Sold
    $325,000 (-4.4%)
  • Apr 5, 2009 Listed
    $339,900 (+44.6%)
  • Jun 2001
    Public Records
  • Jun 29, 2001 Sold
    $235,000
  • Jun 2001
    mls logo MLS # 3000199
  • Jun 28, 2001 Sold
    $235,000
  • Apr 23, 2001 Listed
    $235,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $5,073 +5.0%
    $505,100 +345.41%
  • 2024
    $4,829 +2.8%
    $113,400
  • 2023
    $4,696 +0.2%
    $113,400
  • 2022
    $4,685 +2.2%
    $113,400
  • 2021
    $4,587 +2.7%
    $113,400
  • 2020
    $4,468 +2.5%
    $113,400
  • 2019
    $4,359 +5.2%
    $113,400
  • 2018
    $4,143 +12.0%
    $113,400
  • 2016
    $3,699 +9.8%
    $113,400
  • 2015
    $3,370
    —
  • 223 Benjamin Blvd
    $275K
  • Caravel Farms
    —
  • 19701
    $475K +1% y/y
  • Bear
    $475K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
225 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $564,000 4/2 2,600 0.02
221 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $588,000 4/2 2,850 0.02
227 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $576,000 4/2 2,725 0.04
224 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $601,000 4/3 2,850 0.04
222 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $631,000 4/2 3,050 0.04
219 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $595,000 4/2 2,850 0.04
124 W Savannah Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $544,000 4/2 2,475 0.05
126 W Savannah Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $495,000 3/2 2,125 0.05

Estimated values are based on public record data and automated valuation models. Values are not guaranteed and may not reflect current market conditions.

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Keene (William B.) Elementary School
public Grades K-5
Christina School District
3/10
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Christina School District
1/10
Glasgow High School
public Grades 9-12
Christina School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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