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Sold on 03/17/2022

51 Lark Ave, Bear, DE 19701

$401,200

Last sold 03/17/2022 for $405K

  • 7

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 2,906

    Sqft ($139/Sqft)

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About 51 Lark Ave

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1960
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.77 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Located in Bear, Delaware directly off Route 40 in the neighborhood of The Fairwinds and minutes away from Route 1, 40 and 896, and close to local restaurants, The Christiana Mall Shopping Centre, grocery stores, this charming updated ranch home is picture-perfect and move-in ready. This 4 bedroom, two full bath home will impress you the moment you pull up to the property and see the huge yard, 2 car-garage and patio area. As you step over the threshold and enter, a large and bright living room welcomes you immediately and includes new vinyl floors 2021, the windows offer an abundance of natural light that permeates throughout the first floor. The open-concept first floor also features 4 bedrooms, updated bathroom 2021 and an additional full bathroom, an enclosed porch that would be great for entertaining or use as a family room. The kitchen has a custom breakfast nook, ceramic tiled flooring, stainless steel appliances and ample cabinet space. Take a step downstairs into the finished basement with family room, laundry area and 3 additional bedrooms, perfect space for a large family. The backyard offers plenty of space for entertaining. This inviting home also features newer roof 2016, furnace 2018, AC 2018, updated siding and windows 2009. This home is truly a gem and is awaiting it’s new owner. Homes like this don’t come on the market often in this area. Don’t wait, this one won’t last long. Measurements and Sq Ft are estimated only
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joseph Hicks
Listing Office - BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2013058 • last updated 3 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 10 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Natural Gas
Heating Oil
Levels/Style Ranch/Rambler
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2906
Lot Size (SqFt) 33541
Lot Size (Acres) 0.77
County Tax 516, Annually
School Tax 1459
Tax: Assessed Value 62300
Annual Property Tax 1975
Year Built 1960
Condition Very Good
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 7
Basement Full
Laundry Basement
Total # of Rooms 8
Flooring Wood
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Pitched, Shingle
Foundation Brick/Mortar
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 All Appliances AS IS. TV Brackets
Location
Subdivision FAIRWINDS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School WILLIAM PENN
School District COLONIAL
Directions Route 40, Turn Right Onto Lark Ave, Home On Right
Zoning NC6.5, Residential
$401K
Range: $359K-$442K
Last 30 days 
  • Apr 2022
    Public Records
  • Apr 12, 2022 Sold
    $405,000
  • Mar 2022
    mls logo MLS # DENC2013058
  • Mar 18, 2022 Sold
    $405,000 (+3.9%)
  • Dec 30, 2021 Pending
    —
  • Dec 22, 2021 Listed
    $389,900 (+143.7%)
  • Oct 2009
    Public Records
  • Oct 20, 2009 Sold
    $160,000
  • Oct 2009
    mls logo MLS # 1005307912
  • Oct 8, 2009 Sold
    $160,000 (-10.1%)
  • Jun 25, 2009 Listed
    $178,000 (-22.1%)
  • Aug 2005
    Public Records
  • Aug 8, 2005 Sold
    $228,500
  • Aug 2005
    mls logo MLS # 4536161
  • Aug 1, 2005 Sold
    $228,500
  • May 19, 2005 Listed
    $228,500
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $2,098 +1.0%
    $419,500 +573.35%
  • 2024
    $2,078 +10.3%
    $62,300
  • 2023
    $1,883 -4.6%
    $62,300
  • 2022
    $1,975
    $62,300
  • 2021
    $1,975 -0.7%
    $62,300
  • 2020
    $1,989 -8.1%
    $62,300
  • 2019
    $2,165
    $62,300
  • 2018
    $2,166 +33.2%
    $62,300
  • 2016
    $1,626
    $62,300
  • 2015
    $1,626
    —
  • 51 Lark Ave
    $405K
  • Fairwinds
    —
  • 19701
    $489K +1% y/y
  • Bear
    $489K +1% y/y
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Statistics calculated by Movoto
Est. value Bed/bath Sqft mi
831 Ellen Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $369,900 3/2 1,450 0.03
824 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $303,900 3/1 1,250 0.04
827 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $302,800 3/1 1,950 0.04
829 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $370,000 4/1 1,825 0.04
50 Lark Ave, Bear, DE 19701 $343,000 3/1 1,325 0.05
827 Ellen Dr, Bear, DE 19701 $362,000 3/2 2,500 0.05
825 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $319,800 3/1 1,400 0.05
822 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $370,000 3/3 1,700 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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6/10
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
public Grades K-5
Colonial School District
3/10
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
public Grades 6-8
Colonial School District
Source: GreatSchools.org © 2026. All rights reserved.

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