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Sold on 07/29/2022

840 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701

$398,100

Last sold 07/29/2022 for $400K

  • 3

    bed

  • 2

    bath

  • 1,700

    Sqft ($235/Sqft)

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About 840 Sparrow Ln

Property type House
Neighborhood
Year built 1960
HOA fee $0/month
Lot size 0.71 Acre
Movoto estimate
Parking 2 garage spaces
Rental estimate
Property description
Don't miss this spectacular 3 bedroom, 2 bath all brick ranch home in a very convenient area, which is close to shopping, restaurants, major highways and more! As you enter this beautifully renovated home, you will see gleaming red oak hardwood floors throughout the main level. You will love the open floor plan with the large Living Room and Dining Area, both open to the stunning and new (2016) Kitchen with a deep pantry closet. The kitchen features new quartz countertops, Bosch smooth top range with convection oven, Bosch dishwasher, disposal, stainless steel farmhouse sink, loads of cabinet and counter space, cookie pan cabinet, desk area, recessed lighting, ceramic tiled backsplash and french door refrigerator are included! The grand Main Bedroom Suite has a gigantic walk-in lighted closet and gorgeous updated bathroom (2018) with tiled/glass shower and double sinks! The other bedrooms are spacious with ample closet space. The hall bathroom has been updated (2017) and is beautiful! There is a huge Sun/Florida Room off of the Kitchen which can be used as a Play Room, Exercise Room, Media Room or your choice! From the Sun Room, you can access the huge rear entry 2.5 car garage with electric opener, and the new driveway (2021) can hold 6 plus cars. The lower level Family/Recreation Room has a new luxury vinyl plank tile floor (2019) and a beautiful reclaimed brick fireplace complete with reclaimed barn mantle and raised hearth. There is another lower level room which can be used as an office or bedroom with large closet and egress window. The amount of storage space in the basement is amazing! Wait, there's more...just wait until you see the spectacular yard (.71 acre) with new privacy fencing, new paver patio, separate play and garden areas. You will be amazed at the other updates throughout this beautifully maintained property: HVAC (2016), roof (2018), water heater (2016), 200 amp service (2016), exterior doors and casement windows in Sun Room (2020), Pella Windows main level (2017), new lower level/garage windows (2017), and the list goes on and on!!!
Listed by
Listing Agent - Michele R Colavecchi Lawless
Listing Office - RE/MAX Associates-Wilmington
Source: Bright MLS mls logo
MLS#DENC2026316 • last updated 4 years ago
Movoto checked Bright MLS for data 9 minutes ago
Overview
Cooling/AC Central A/C, Electric
Heating Electric
Levels/Style Ranch/Rambler
Type Residential
Status Closed
SqFt 1700
Lot Size (SqFt) 30928
Lot Size (Acres) 0.71
County Tax 486, Annually
School Tax 1375
Tax: Assessed Value 58700
Annual Property Tax 1861
Year Built 1960
Condition Excellent
New Construction (Y/N) N
Foreclosure (Y/N) N
Interior
Total # of Bathrooms 2
# Full Baths 2
Total # of Bedrooms 3
Basement Full, Partially Finished, Outside Entrance, Interior Access, Windows, Workshop
Other Room(s) Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Sun/Florida Room, Laundry, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Laundry Lower Floor
Total # of Rooms 9
Appliances Refrigerator, Oven/Range - Electric, Oven - Self Cleaning, Water Heater, Water Conditioner - Owned, Disposal, Dishwasher
Interior Features Water Treat System, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Open, Kitchen - Eat-In, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Upgraded Countertops, Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments, Wood Floors
Accessibility Features None
Exterior
Roof Shingle
Construction Brick
Foundation Block
Garage Desc Garage Door Opener, Garage - Rear Entry, Inside Access, Oversized
# Garage Spaces 2
# Parking Spaces 8
# Attached Garage Spaces 2
Parking Desc Attached Garage, Driveway
# Driveway Spaces 6
Exterior Features Play Area
Existing Structures Above Grade, Below Grade, Patio(s)
Amenities / Utilities
Sewer/ Septic Public Sewer
Electricity 200+ Amp Service
Pool No Pool
Location
Subdivision FAIRWINDS
Water Source Public
Senior Community (Y/N) N
School District COLONIAL
Directions Route 40 South, Right Onto Lark Ave., Right Onto Sparrow, Home On Right Corner
Zoning NC6.5
$398K
Range: $359K-$436K
Last 30 days 
Rental est.: $4,056/month
Gross rent multiplier: 8.2 - Good
  • Jul 2022
    mls logo MLS # DENC2026316
  • Jul 29, 2022 Sold
    $400,000
  • Jul 26, 2022 Pending
    —
  • Jun 27, 2022 Active
    —
  • Jun 27, 2022 Price Change
    $400,000 (+6.7%)
  • Jun 24, 2022 Listed
    $375,000
  • Year Property taxes Tax assessment
  • 2025
    $3,074 +57.0%
    $406,200 +591.99%
  • 2024
    $1,958 +10.3%
    $58,700
  • 2023
    $1,775 -4.6%
    $58,700
  • 2021
    $1,861 +529.3%
    $58,700
  • 2019
    $296 -84.4%
    $58,700 +5.2%
  • 2018
    $1,893 +30.0%
    $55,800
  • 2016
    $1,456
    $55,800
  • 2015
    $1,456
    —
  • 840 Sparrow Ln
    $400K
  • 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 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $384,300 3/1 2,325 0.03
841 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701 $306,700 3/1 1,275 0.03
838 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701 $356,700 3/2 1,225 0.03
839 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701 $482,000 3/3 2,650 0.03
52 Lark Ave, Bear, DE 19701 $300,200 3/1 1,100 0.04
837 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701 $421,500 4/2 2,000 0.05
56 Lark Ave, Bear, DE 19701 $325,900 3/1 1,350 0.05
829 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 $351,600 4/1 1,825 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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