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Sold on 01/14/2021

4 Essex Dr, Bear, DE 19701

$552,200

Last sold 01/14/2021 for $415K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,325

    Sqft ($178/Sqft)

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About 4 Essex Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1978
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.66 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
WOW! This beautiful R.C. Peoples' built 4 bedroom 2 1/2 bath colonial in the desirable community of Caravel Farms is simply amazing. Upon entering you are greeted with a large foyer which leads to the beautifully updated kitchen with new flooring, stainless steel appliances and is completely open to the dining area, making if perfect to entertaining. Adjacent are the large living and family rooms, both with gleaming hardwoods, family room features a beautiful woodburning fireplace. There is also a mudroom area off the family room that features a laundry room and powder room along with a coat closet and side entry from the driveway. On the second level there are is a oversized owner's suite with a custom walk-in closet and private bath, the three remaining bedroom are very nice in size. the basement area is partially finished and is large enough to be used as a game room and media area. This home also features a grand Three Season Room with a vaulted ceiling. The rear yard features two large sheds a brick patio with a firepit and a pond. Conveniently located near shopping resturants, schools parks and major highways.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Gina Henry
Listing Office - BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC512946 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 3 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2325
Lot Size (SqFt) 28750
Lot Size (Acres) 0.66
County Tax 840, Annually
School Tax 3147
Tax: Assessed Value 101200
Annual Property Tax 3987
Year Built 1978
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 Partial
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Basement, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3
Walls/ Ceilings Dry Wall
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Architectural Shingle
Garage Desc Inside Access, Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener
# Garage Spaces 2, 2
# Parking Spaces 6
Parking Desc Driveway, Parking Garage
# Driveway Spaces 4
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision CARAVEL FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School GLASGOW
Elementary School KEENE
School District CHRISTINA
Middle School GAUGER-COBBS
Directions From Del Laws Rd, Turn Onto Caravel Drive To Savannah Rd, To Essex
Zoning NC21
$552K
Range: $512K-$592K
Last 30 days 
  • Jan 2021
    mls logo MLS # DENC512946
  • Jan 15, 2021 Sold
    $415,000
  • Nov 25, 2020 Pending
    —
  • Nov 16, 2020 Active
    —
  • Nov 16, 2020 Price Change
    $415,000 (+6.4%)
  • Nov 14, 2020 Listed
    $389,900 (+14.7%)
  • Apr 2016
    mls logo MLS # 6694643
  • Apr 29, 2016 Sold
    $340,000
  • Feb 28, 2016 Pending
    —
  • Jan 13, 2016 Listed
    $349,000 (-2.8%)
  • Jan 9, 2016 Listed
    $358,900 (+2.8%)
  • Apr 2016
    mls logo MLS # 1003959753
  • Apr 29, 2016 Sold
    $340,000 (-2.6%)
  • Jan 9, 2016 Listed
    $349,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $4,656 +8.0%
    $463,600 +358.1%
  • 2024
    $4,309 +2.8%
    $101,200
  • 2023
    $4,191 +0.2%
    $101,200
  • 2022
    $4,181 +2.2%
    $101,200
  • 2021
    $4,093 +2.7%
    $101,200
  • 2020
    $3,987 -19.1%
    $101,200
  • 2019
    $4,929 +24.5%
    $101,200
  • 2018
    $3,959 +19.9%
    $101,200
  • 2016
    $3,301
    $101,200
  • 4 Essex Dr
    $415K
  • Caravel Farms
    —
  • 19701
    $489K +1% y/y
  • Bear
    $489K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
6 Essex Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $531,100 4/2 2,425 0.02
104 Savannah Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $552,800 4/2 2,775 0.03
220 Caravel Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $566,900 5/2 2,675 0.04
222 Caravel Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $648,300 4/3 2,775 0.05
106 Savannah Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $533,300 4/2 2,575 0.05
8 Essex Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $581,900 4/2 3,200 0.05
1 Essex Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $533,200 4/2 2,400 0.05
3 Essex Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $485,600 4/2 2,100 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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