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
Sold for $499,900
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$499,900
7 Congress Dr, Bear, DE 19701
4beds
2,575sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1980
0.79 Acres Lot
$564,200 Zestimate®
$194/sqft
$2,827 Estimated rent
Home value
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Electric backupGeothermal heatingPowder roomGranite countersStorage shedUpdated kitchenHardwood floors
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Listed by:
Joanna Chaffee 443-907-9001,
EXP Realty, LLC
Bought with:
Oliver Millwood II, RS280485
Empower Real Estate, LLC
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2044932
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Heating
- Forced Air, ENERGY STAR Qualified Equipment, Geothermal
Cooling
- Central Air, Geothermal, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Disposal, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Primary Bath(s), Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Flooring: Wood, Tile/Brick, Ceramic Tile
- Basement: Partial,Exterior Entry
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Brick
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,575
- Total interior livable area: 2,575 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,575
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached, Other
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Porch
- Pool features: None
Lot
- Size: 0.79 Acres
- Features: Level
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade
- Parcel number: 11032.00089
- Zoning: NC21
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Brick
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1980
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: 200+ Amp Service
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Connected
Community & neighborhood
Location
- Region: Bear
- Subdivision: Caravel Farms
Other
Other facts
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,VA Loan,FHA 203(b)
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/25/2023 | Sold | $499,900$194/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2044932 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2023 | Pending sale | $499,900$194/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2044932 Report a problem | ||
| 6/29/2023 | Listed for sale | $499,900+47.1%$194/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2044932 Report a problem | ||
| 7/27/2018 | Sold | $339,900-8.1%$132/sqft |
Source: Agent Provided Report a problem | ||
| 5/31/2018 | Price change | $369,900+2.8%$144/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty #1000114216 Report a problem | ||
| 5/3/2018 | Price change | $359,900-2.7%$140/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty #1000114216 Report a problem | ||
| 2/21/2018 | Price change | $369,900-1.3%$144/sqft |
Source: CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty #7122782 Report a problem | ||
| 2/5/2018 | Listed for sale | $374,900+13.6%$146/sqft |
Source: C-21 Gold Key Realty #1000114216 Report a problem | ||
| 1/10/2017 | Listing removed | $329,900$128/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6903754 Report a problem | ||
| 12/29/2016 | Pending sale | $329,900$128/sqft |
Source: Patterson-Schwartz Real Estate #6903754 Report a problem | ||
| 12/21/2016 | Listed for sale | $329,900+15.8%$128/sqft |
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| 5/19/2009 | Sold | $285,000$111/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $490,400 +344.6% |
| 2024 | $4,697 +2.8% | $110,300 |
| 2023 | $4,568 +0.2% | $110,300 |
| 2022 | $4,557 +2.2% | $110,300 |
| 2021 | $4,461 +2.7% | $110,300 |
| 2020 | $4,345 +20.3% | $110,300 |
| 2019 | $3,613 +0.2% | $110,300 |
| 2017 | $3,607 +0.3% | $110,300 |
| 2016 | $3,598 | $110,300 |
| 2015 | $3,598 +9.8% | $110,300 |
| 2014 | $3,278 | $110,300 |
| 2013 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2012 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2011 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2010 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2009 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2008 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2007 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2006 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2005 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2004 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2003 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2002 | -- | $110,300 |
| 2001 | -- | $110,300 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19701
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Keene (William B.) Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.8 mi
- 3/10Gauger-Cobbs Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.6 mi
- 1/10Glasgow High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.7 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- High: Glasgow
- 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
- 7 Congress Dr
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