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7 Congress Dr, Bear, DE 19701

  • $560,000

    Last sold 08/25/2023 for $499K

  • 4

    bed

  • 3

    bath

  • 2,575

    Sqft ($194/Sqft)

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About 7 Congress Dr

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1980
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.79 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Property description
Don't miss this opportunity to purchase in the desirable Caravel Farms neighborhood. Rarely available home featuring four bedrooms on a 3/4 acre lot. This home is eco friendly and will save/make you $$ on every day utility cost with the owned solar panels and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Upon entering the home you are greeted with marble tile floors throughout the foyer and kitchen. The living room, dining room, family room, and upstairs level features hardwood floors. The family room has a wood burning fireplace and can be entered from the kitchen or the mud room that has first floor laundry and a powder room. Enjoy cooking and entertaining in your updated kitchen featuring granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and opens to the dining room. As you head upstairs you will enter a larger primary bedroom with a bathroom and walk in closet. There are 3 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom. The heating/central ac system is geothermal with electric backup and the water heater is geothermal boosted by electric. Storage shed is solar off-grid and the greenhouse also conveys with the property. The solar panels are part of solar renewable energy credit Delaware (SREC) until May 2035. OFFER DEADLINE JULY 2ND 5 PM
Listed by
Listing Agent - Joanna W Chaffee
Listing Office - EXP Realty, LLC
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2044932 • last updated 2 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 4 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Geothermal, Electric
Heating Geo-thermal
Levels/Style Colonial
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 2575
Lot Size (SqFt) 34412
Lot Size (Acres) 0.79
Tax: Assessed Value 110300
Annual Property Tax 3607
Year Built 1980
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, Outside Entrance
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Other
Laundry Main Floor
Total # of Rooms 4
Appliances Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer
Fireplace Brick
Interior Features Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Foundation Concrete Perimeter
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry, Inside Access
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 2
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Driveway, Attached Garage, Other
Existing Structures Above Grade, Porch(es), Greenhouse, Shed
Lot Desc Level
Amenities / Utilities
Utilities Cable TV
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Pool No Pool
HOA Fees Include Common Area Maintenance
Location
Subdivision CARAVEL FARMS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
High School GLASGOW
School District CHRISTINA
Directions Rt 1 To Exit 152 Onto DE 72 Towards Newark, Continue On Wrangle Hill Rd. Left On Mabel Ln To Left On Caravel Dr. To Right On Congress Dr . Destination Is On Your Left.
Zoning NC21
$560K
Range: $492K-$627K
Last 30 days 
  • Aug 2023
    mls logo MLS # DENC2044932
  • Aug 25, 2023 Sold
    $499,900
  • Jul 2, 2023 Pending
  • Jun 22, 2023 Listed
    $499,900 (+47.1%)
  • Jul 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1001808948
  • Jul 27, 2018 Sold
    $339,900 (+0.3%)
  • Jun 13, 2018 Pending
  • Jun 9, 2018 Listed
    $339,000 (-5.8%)
  • Apr 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1000341676
  • Apr 4, 2018 Listed
    $359,900 (-2.7%)
  • Feb 2018
    mls logo MLS # 1000114216
  • Feb 21, 2018 Price Change
    $369,900 (-1.3%)
  • Jan 21, 2018 Listed
    $374,900 (+15.4%)
  • Jan 2017
    mls logo MLS # 6903754
  • Jan 23, 2017 Sold
    $325,000
  • Dec 29, 2016 Pending
  • Dec 21, 2016 Listed
    $329,900
  • Jan 2017
    mls logo MLS # 1003959445
  • Jan 23, 2017 Sold
    $325,000 (-1.5%)
  • Dec 21, 2016 Listed
    $329,900 (+15.8%)
  • May 2009
    mls logo MLS # 5491758
  • May 15, 2009 Sold
    $285,000
  • Feb 27, 2009 Listed
    $297,500
  • May 2009
    mls logo MLS # 1005166092
  • May 15, 2009 Sold
    $285,000 (-4.2%)
  • Feb 27, 2009 Listed
    $297,500
  • 7 Congress Dr
    $499K
  • Caravel Farms
  • 19701
    $525K +8% y/y
  • Bear
    $527K +8% y/y
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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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