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Sold on 08/19/2021

226 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701

$616,000

Last sold 08/19/2021 for $485K

  • 4

    bed

  • 4

    bath

  • 3,050

    Sqft ($159/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 226 Benjamin Blvd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1988
HOA fee $4/month
Lot size 0.5 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Wow, what a wonderful 4 bedroom brick colonial in Caravel Farms on a 1/2 acre! The community offers a convenient location near Caravel Academy, Lums Pond, Glasgow Park, walk to Brevoot Park and within minutes to all of your shopping needs. The minute you pull up you will be impressed with how well maintained this property is. Homeowner pride shows throughout the home, and you will be impressed with the condition and all of the updates done. There is gleaming hardwood throughout most of the home! The formal dining room connects to the living room and has crown molding, chair rail, box framing and plenty of windows for light. Wait until you see your dream kitchen! This kitchen was totally renovated in 2018 and features: Waypoint glazed Maple cabinets, accent glass doors, soft close drawers, pull out shelves, crown molding, coffee/wet bar station, wine fridge, granite counters, glass tile backsplash , recessed lights, Pendant lights, counter seating, and tile flooring. You will not be disappointed with the huge 26 x 14 family room which connects to the kitchen for entertaining. The family room features: a brick fireplace, built in bookshelves, crown molding, and ceiling fans. You will love to relax in the enclosed porch/sunroom with a ceiling fan, brick walls, tile flooring and overlooks a perfect back yard with mature trees. This will be one of your favorite spots to drink your morning coffee! The porch/sunroom leads to a patio which makes for a wonderful space for a BBQ grill! A finished basement has so much space to offer and ready to be used however you want! Currently there is a rec room with wet bar & beverage cooler, a game area, an office, a hobby room, and a smaller office/zoom room. There is also a powder room located on the lower level. New carpet (2021) and Fresh paint (2021) has just been completed. There is also ample storage space in the basement. The second floor features the master bedroom with it's own bathroom, dressing area w/ sink, walk in closet, a double closet and a ceiling fan. Three more comfortable bedrooms and a large shared bath complete the second floor. There is a turned 2 car garage which has a second attic for storage. The extra wide/long driveway allows plenty of off street parking. This home is a must see! Other features/upgrades include: Fresh paint, updated light fixtures, Large first floor laundry room, Laundry tub, whole house fan, roof (2013), Furnace (2009), Air compressor (2013), storage shed, playset, and it even has new windows with a warranty. Set up your showing today!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Richard Anibal
Listing Office - RE/MAX 1st Choice - Middletown
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC528520 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 8 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 3050
Lot Size (SqFt) 21780
Lot Size (Acres) 0.5
County Tax 1026, Annually
School Tax 3843
Tax: Assessed Value 123600
Annual Property Tax 4869
Year Built 1988
HOA Fee 50, Annually
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 4
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 4
Basement Full
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Office, Recreation Room, Hobby Room
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Garage Desc Garage - Side Entry
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 2
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Attached Garage, Driveway
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Inclusions See Inclusion/Exclusion Sheet
Location
Subdivision CARAVEL FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District CHRISTINA
Directions GPS
Zoning NC21
$616K
Range: $554K-$677K
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2021
    mls logo MLS # DENC528520
  • Aug 19, 2021 Sold
    $485,000
  • Jul 8, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jun 21, 2021 Active
    —
  • Jun 17, 2021 Listed
    $485,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $5,593 +6.3%
    $556,900 +350.57%
  • 2024
    $5,263 +2.8%
    $123,600
  • 2023
    $5,119 +0.2%
    $123,600
  • 2022
    $5,107 +4.9%
    $123,600
  • 2020
    $4,869 +7.7%
    $123,600
  • 2019
    $4,522 +3.6%
    $123,600
  • 2018
    $4,363 +8.2%
    $123,600
  • 2016
    $4,032 +9.8%
    $123,600
  • 2015
    $3,673
    —
  • 226 Benjamin Blvd
    $485K
  • 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
224 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $601,000 4/3 2,850 0.02
228 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $516,000 3/2 1,950 0.02
222 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $631,000 4/2 3,050 0.04
227 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $576,000 4/2 2,725 0.04
225 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $564,000 4/2 2,600 0.04
229 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $582,000 4/2 2,775 0.05
230 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $664,000 5/3 3,550 0.05
231 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $583,000 4/2 2,800 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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