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501 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

  • $525,000

    Last sold 03/05/2026 after 105 Days

  • 3

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,775

    Sqft ($189/Sqft)

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About 501 Howell School Rd

Property type House
Year built 1999
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 1 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting the family room and sunroom. The updated kitchen flows naturally into the living areas, and the expansive first-floor primary bedroom includes a large bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a movie theater and outside entrance. Outside, enjoy a multi-level deck for entertaining, a large storage shed, and a spacious outbuilding with a loft that can be used for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workspace. A side-entry two-car garage completes the layout. This property offers the perfect blend of land, location, comfort, and endless possibilities.
Listed by
Listing Agent - Danielle L Benson
Listing Office - Century 21 Gold Key Realty
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2091594 • last updated 4 months ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 7 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Natural Gas
Levels/Style Contemporary
Type Residential
Virtual Tour N/A
Status Closed
SqFt 2775
Lot Size (SqFt) 43560
Lot Size (Acres) 1
County Tax 917.79, Annually
School Tax 3368.95
Tax: Assessed Value 566400
Annual Property Tax 4286.74
Year Built 1999
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 3
# Full Baths 2
# Half Baths 1
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Fully Finished
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room
Interior Features Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Foundation Other
Garage Desc Garage - Side Entry
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 8
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Driveway, Attached Garage
# Driveway Spaces 6
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision NONE AVAILABLE
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District COLONIAL
Directions See Map
Zoning NC40
$528K
Range: $475K-$580K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $2,608/month
Gross rent multiplier: 16.8
  • Mar 2026
    mls logo MLS # DENC2091594
  • Mar 12, 2026 Sold
    $525,000
  • Feb 5, 2026 Active
  • Nov 17, 2025 Listed
    $525,000 (+34.6%)
  • Aug 2006
    Public Records
  • Aug 3, 2006 Sold
    $390,000
  • Jul 2006
    mls logo MLS # 4773973
  • Jul 31, 2006 Sold
    $390,000
  • Jul 17, 2006 Listed
    $390,000
  • 501 Howell School Rd
    $525K
  • 19701
    $499K +3% y/y
  • Bear
    $506K +4% y/y
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