Welcome to this beautifully maintained Colonial in the highly desirable Crofton community, where timeless charm meets modern updates and exceptional outdoor living. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1,850 square feet of living space, an attached 2-car garage, and a full unfinished basement, this home has been thoughtfully enhanced to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind. Step inside to discover bright and inviting living spaces filled with natural light and designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The spacious floor plan provides comfortable gathering areas, generously sized bedrooms, and endless potential in the unfinished basement, perfect for future expansion, a home gym, recreation room, or additional storage. The true centerpiece of this property is the spectacular backyard retreat featuring a 20’ x 40’ in-ground saltwater swimming pool, converted to saltwater approximately three years ago and complemented by a mesh safety cover and brand-new pool liner. Whether you’re hosting summer gatherings, relaxing poolside, or enjoying an evening under the stars, this outdoor oasis delivers the ultimate staycation experience. Recent improvements include a new HVAC system (2026), energy-efficient replacement windows (2025), a new front entry door (2024), and a new sliding glass door (2024), providing enhanced comfort, efficiency, and curb appeal. The backyard has also been beautifully upgraded with an expansive paver patio and fire pit area installed within the last four years, creating the perfect setting for outdoor entertaining and year-round enjoyment. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, parks, recreation, and major commuter routes, this exceptional property offers the ideal combination of location, lifestyle, and value. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a move-in-ready home featuring extensive updates, a resort-style backyard, and one of the most desirable outdoor living spaces in the area. Schedule your private showing today.
Pending
$429,900
249 W Bynum Pl, Bear, DE 19701
3beds
1,850sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1979
0.26 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$232/sqft
$10/mo HOA
What's special
Mesh safety coverFire pit areaResort-style backyardExpansive paver patioSpacious floor planGenerously sized bedroomsComfortable gathering areas
- 16 days |
- 2,345 |
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Shawn Furrowh 302-420-8580,
Coldwell Banker Realty 3022341888,
Co-Listing Agent: Charis Tamara Furrowh 302-897-0190,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2105642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 3
- Main level bedrooms: 3
Basement
- Area: 0
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Basement: Unfinished
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,850
- Total interior livable area: 1,850 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 1,850
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Private
Lot
- Size: 0.26 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 10028.30128
- Zoning: NCPUD
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Block
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1979
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Crofton
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $120 annually
- HOA name: CROFTON HOME OWNER ASSOCIATION
Location
- Region: Bear
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $232/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $369,000
- Annual tax amount: $3,814
- Date on market: 6/22/2026
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$2,566/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/6/2026 | Pending sale | $429,900$232/sqft |
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| 6/22/2026 | Listed for sale | $429,900+60.4%$232/sqft |
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| 12/24/2016 | Sold | $268,000-2.5%$145/sqft |
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| 10/3/2016 | Listed for sale | $274,900+22.6%$149/sqft |
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| 6/24/2016 | Sold | $224,181-6.6%$121/sqft |
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| 9/27/2004 | Sold | $240,000$130/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $369,000 +330.6% |
| 2024 | $3,766 +2.7% | $85,700 |
| 2023 | $3,668 +0.7% | $85,700 |
| 2022 | $3,642 +2.2% | $85,700 |
| 2021 | $3,564 +2.8% | $85,700 |
| 2020 | $3,466 +12.8% | $85,700 |
| 2019 | $3,074 +5.9% | $85,700 |
| 2017 | $2,902 +15.3% | $85,700 |
| 2016 | $2,518 | $85,700 |
| 2015 | $2,518 +27.8% | $85,700 |
| 2014 | $1,970 | $85,700 |
| 2013 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2012 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2011 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2010 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2009 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2008 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2007 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2006 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2005 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2004 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2003 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $85,700 |
| 2001 | -- | $85,700 |
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 19701
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
- Elementary: Jones
- Middle: Shue-medill
- High: Christiana
- District: Christina
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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Bear
- 19701
- 249 W Bynum Pl





