Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate1140 Governor Lea Road, Bear, DE 19701-1927 $499,000
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Interior Sq. Ft: 3,714
Acreage: 0.84
Age:36 years
Style:
Ranch/Rambler
Subdivision: None Available
Design/Type:
Detached
Description
Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity. The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis. Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind. A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Bedroom 1: 13 X 10 - Main
Kitchen: 17 X 10 - Main
Living Room: 20 X 14 - Main
Bedroom 2: 17 X 10 - Lower 1
2ND KIT: 14 X 10 - Lower 1
In-Law/auPair/Suite: Lower 1
Dining Room: Lower 1
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Basement: Y
Pool: Yes - Personal
Elem. School: Kathleen H. Wilbur Mid. School: Gunning Bedford High School: William Penn
Features
Utilities
Central Heating, Electric, Central A/C, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, Basement Laundry, Propane
Garage/Parking
Attached Carport, Attached Garage, Driveway, Built In, Garage - Front Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 1; Attached Carport Spaces #: 3;
Interior
2nd Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Kitchen - Eat-In, Full Basement, Fully Finished Basement, Outside Entrance Basement, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Laminated Flooring, Dry Wall, Casement Windows, Double Pane Windows, Energy Efficient Windows, Storm Windows
Exterior
Block Foundation, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Stone Exterior, Stucco Exterior, Outbuilding(s), In Ground Pool
Lot
Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s), Fully Fenced
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Public Elementary (10 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary | Colonial School District | K–5 | Bear | 1.39 mi |
| Leasure (May B.) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Newark | 1.58 mi |
| Oberle (William) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Bear | 2.01 mi |
| Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Newark | 3.1 mi |
| Southern Elementary School | Colonial School District | K–5 | New Castle | 3.27 mi |
| Keene (William B.) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Newark | 3.51 mi |
| Academia Antonia Alonso | Academia Antonia Alonso | K–6 | Newark | 4.14 mi |
| Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School | Christina School District | K–5 | Newark | 4.43 mi |
| Pleasantville Elementary School | Colonial School District | K–5 | New Castle | 4.85 mi |
| Lorewood Grove Elementary School | Appoquinimink School District | 1–5 | Middletown | 4.94 mi |
Public Middle (2 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford (Gunning) Middle School | Colonial School District | 6–8 | New Castle | 3.19 mi |
| Gauger-Cobbs Middle School | Christina School District | 6–8 | Newark | 4.84 mi |
Public High (3 schools)
| School | District | Grades | Place | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School | New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District | 9–12 | Newark | 4.17 mi |
| Glasgow High School | Christina School District | 9–12 | Newark | 4.63 mi |
| Christiana High School | Christina School District | 6–12 | Newark | 4.63 mi |
Private (7 schools)
| School | Grades | Place | Distance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion Christian Academy | Christian (no specific denomination) | K–12 | Bear | 0.6 mi |
| Learning Express Academy | Nonsectarian | K–8 | Newark | 2.7 mi |
| Aquinas Academy | Roman Catholic | Preschool–12 | Bear | 2.78 mi |
| Caravel Academy | Nonsectarian | Preschool–12 | Bear | 2.85 mi |
| Fairwinds Christian School | Baptist | Preschool–12 | Bear | 2.97 mi |
| Tarbiyah School | Islamic | Preschool–9 | Newark | 4.07 mi |
| Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware | Islamic | Preschool–8 | Newark | 4.46 mi |
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This report is a detailed community overview for Bear (19701), Delaware.
Community Quick Facts
- Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
- Average salary of people in this community: $60,258
Community Summary
- Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,466
- Household Size (ppl): 2.78
- Households w/ Children: 57%
Housing Inventory
- Owned: 11,309 (75.6%)
- Rented: 3,101 (20.7%)
- Vacant: 547 (3.7%)
- Total: 14,957
Population Demographics
The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.
Climate and Weather
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Temperature
Education
Highest Level of Education Attained
- Less than 9th Grade: 3.0%
- Some High School: 4.1%
- High School Graduate: 30.6%
- Some College: 20.1%
- Associate Degree: 7.5%
- Bachelor's Degree: 20.6%
- Graduate Degree: 13.9%
Income by dollar range
Median Income: $88,589
Fair Market Rents
The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
- One Bedroom: $1,273
- Two Bedroom: $1,419
- Three Bedroom: $1,740
- Four Bedroom: $1,878
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