Welcome home to this beautifully maintained colonial home tucked away in the desirable Crofton neighborhood of Bear — located at 247 W Bynum Place, Bear, DE 19701. With 1,875 sq ft of finished living space, 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, and a generous 0.23-acre lot, this home offers comfort, style and a serene suburban setting. Two full levels of living: the main floor features a formal living room, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen, family room and a convenient half bath. The upper level hosts a large primary bedroom with ensuite bath and walk-in closet, plus two additional bedrooms and a full bath. There is also a unique loft on the second floor currently used as an office. A cozy fireplace adds character to the family room, bay windows bring in natural light, and wood-mantled finishes give warmth and charm. Set on a level cul-de-sac lot, you’ll enjoy a private rear yard with fenced boundaries and views of a tranquil pond. The house has been freshly painted and has a one year old roof and a 5 year old hot water heater. Make your appointment to see this beautiful home today!
Sold for $400,000
$400,000
247 W Bynum Pl, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
1,875sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
9,890 Square Feet Lot
$411,400 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$2,554 Estimated rent
Home value
$411,400
$370,000 - $457,000
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Tranquil pondFenced boundariesLevel cul-de-sac lotColonial homeCozy fireplaceLarge primary bedroomWood-mantled finishes
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Listed by:
Maria Ruckle 302-299-3810,
Empower Real Estate, LLC,
Co-Listing Agent: Todd M Ruckle 302-893-1601,
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Bought with:
Nataliya Stafford
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2090574
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Loft, Other, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 198 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 18
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 12
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 15
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 40 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 192 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 16
Loft
- Level: Upper
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Other
- Level: Main
- Area: 432 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 27
Heating
- Forced Air, Oil
Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Dryer In Unit, Washer In Unit, Laundry Room
Features
- Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Dry Wall
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Windows: Bay/Bow, Window Treatments
- Basement: Interior Entry,Full,Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Wood Burning, Mantel(s), Glass Doors
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,875
- Total interior livable area: 1,875 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,875
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 6
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Attached, Driveway
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 4
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Exterior features: Other
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Chain Link,Privacy,Back Yard,Wood
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Garden, Pond
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Pond
Lot
- Size: 9,890 Square Feet
- Features: Cul-De-Sac, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Level, Suburban
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 10028.30127
- Zoning: NCPUD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, 200+ Amp Service, 220 Volts
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s), Exterior Cameras
- Subdivision: Crofton
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $70 annually
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $372,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,268
- Date on market: 11/1/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Exclusions: Kitchen Refrigerator (will Be Replaced For Another Stainless Refrigerator)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2025 | Sold | $400,000-2.4%$213/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2090574 Report a problem | ||
| 11/9/2025 | Pending sale | $409,900$219/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090574 Report a problem | ||
| 11/1/2025 | Listed for sale | $409,900+82.2%$219/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2090574 Report a problem | ||
| 6/10/2004 | Sold | $225,000+33.1%$120/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 4/8/2004 | Sold | $169,000$90/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $372,000 +323.2% |
| 2024 | $3,863 +2.7% | $87,900 |
| 2023 | $3,762 +0.7% | $87,900 |
| 2022 | $3,736 +2.2% | $87,900 |
| 2021 | $3,656 +2.8% | $87,900 |
| 2020 | $3,555 +12.8% | $87,900 |
| 2019 | $3,152 +5.9% | $87,900 |
| 2017 | $2,977 +0.8% | $87,900 |
| 2016 | $2,953 | $87,900 |
| 2015 | $2,953 +9.4% | $87,900 |
| 2014 | $2,700 | $87,900 |
| 2013 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2012 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2011 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2010 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2009 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2008 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2007 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2006 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2005 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2004 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2003 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2002 | -- | $87,900 |
| 2001 | -- | $87,900 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 6/10Jones (Albert H.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 5.5 mi
- 6/10Christiana High SchoolGrades: 6-12Distance: 2 mi
- 3/10Shue-Medill Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: Christina
Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Bear
- 19701
- 247 W Bynum Pl
