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Sold on 09/03/2021

252 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701

$539,000

Last sold 09/03/2021 for $430K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,600

    Sqft ($165/Sqft)

House not for sale

About 252 Benjamin Blvd

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1991
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.5 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Immaculate! Welcome to 252 Benjamin Blvd in Caravel Farms, a flagship community built by R.C. Peoples, Inc. one the most prestigious Communities in New Castle County. You will be awestruck by the great curb appeal, manicured landscape and well cared for property. Situated on .50- acre lot, this home offers many notable features with 2300 sq. ft. above grade living space and including part of basement is fully finished with new carpet and paint while the other half features custom shelving. This updated and well cared for 2 story colonial offers many notable features. Start with the gleaming hardwood floors and adorned with slate foyer, crown molding, recessed lights, brick fireplace. Upon entering you will be immediately inspired by how the space flows seamlessly into different areas, creating the perfect atmosphere for entertaining. Through the front door enter the spacious 2-story foyer with slate flooring and immediately notice the oak staircase. On the left is the spacious living room with crown molding and double windows. Proceeding straight ahead you enter the formal dining room decorated with crown molding and chair railing viewing the well landscaped backyard. The kitchen, fit for any chef, oven and microwave in addition to stained oak cabinets and new luxury vinyl flooring. A step away from the kitchen and through the double French doors is the family living area complete with a brick wood-burning fireplace, mantle and signature custom shelving. The main level is perfect for summer, holiday and family gatherings year-round. The main living area can be entered from the kitchen or foyer. In addition, on the first floor, there is the powder room. Up to the second level and to the right is the Master bedroom Suite complete with new carpet, new luxury vinyl flooring in bath as well as a custom shelving walk-in closet. As you proceed down the hardwood flooring hallway, one enters on the right the second full bath complete also with new luxury vinyl flooring. Directly across from this bathroom is the second bedroom. The 3rd and 4th bedrooms generously sized are located down hall both with hardwood flooring, and bedroom #4 highlighting another walk-in closet. And YES, there is an upstairs laundry room complete with shelving, yes, a room with by-fold doors. Be sure to take in all the rear yard has to offer with the well landscaped backyard, adorable shed for your lawn equipment, and a 18X13 concrete pad with footers and electric, ready for your custom-built sunroom. All this just in time to enjoy the rest of your summer and sunsets from this beautifully landscaped yard. The sliding glass door in the Kitchen Room leads to the expanded patio area. How convenient it will be entering the main living space through the two-car garage. Other updates include master Suite carpet 2021, painting in all areas except downstairs powder room, new furnace and oil tank installed Spring 2018, new A/C system installed in Fall of 2017, insulation is blown in Batt. Hurry because this jewel will not last long! Call for your private tour today! Please send any buyers to Open House on Sunday. We have an offer deadline of Monday at Noon. We will review with sellers Monday evening.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Anne Bryant Peoples
Listing Office - Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2003006 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 1 minute ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 2600
Lot Size (SqFt) 21780
Lot Size (Acres) 0.5
County Tax 853, Annually
School Tax 3193
Tax: Assessed Value 102700
Annual Property Tax 4046
Year Built 1991
Condition Excellent
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 Combination
Laundry Upper Floor
Flooring Carpet
Fireplace Brick
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Garage Desc Garage - Side Entry
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 2
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Attached Garage
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Other Fees 50, Annually
Security Features Smoke Detector
Location
Subdivision CARAVEL FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District CHRISTINA
Directions Porter Rd To Benjamin Blvd
Zoning NC21
$539K
Range: $479K-$598K
Last 30 days 
  • Sep 2021
    mls logo MLS # DENC2003006
  • Sep 3, 2021 Sold
    $430,000 (+7.8%)
  • Aug 5, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Jul 30, 2021 Listed
    $399,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $4,634 +6.0%
    $461,400 +349.27%
  • 2024
    $4,373 +2.8%
    $102,700
  • 2023
    $4,253 +0.2%
    $102,700
  • 2022
    $4,243 +2.2%
    $102,700
  • 2021
    $4,154 +2.7%
    $102,700
  • 2020
    $4,046 +5.9%
    $102,700
  • 2019
    $3,820 +34.1%
    $102,700
  • 2018
    $2,848 -15.0%
    $102,700
  • 2016
    $3,350 +9.8%
    $102,700
  • 2015
    $3,052
    —
  • 252 Benjamin Blvd
    $430K
  • 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
250 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $544,000 4/2 2,300 0.02
254 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $506,000 3/2 2,025 0.02
12 Westbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $375,000 3/1 1,550 0.03
10 Westbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $452,000 4/2 2,375 0.03
14 Westbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $379,000 3/1 1,575 0.03
251 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $496,000 3/2 2,200 0.04
16 Westbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $376,000 3/1 1,550 0.04
253 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 $563,000 4/2 2,775 0.04

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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5/10
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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