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Property Description
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!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 247 W Bynum
General
- Sold For: $400,000
- HOA FEE: $6/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
- Taxes: $1,268 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2090574
- Added to Site: 76 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Loft, Other, Bathroom 2, Primary Bathroom
- Interior Features: Bathroom - Soaking Tub, Bathroom - Tub Shower, Carpet, Ceiling Fan(s), Chair Railings, Family Room Off Kitchen, Floor Plan - Traditional, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Table Space, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace(s): Wood, Mantel(s), Fireplace - Glass Doors
- Appliances: Dishwasher
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 2
- Upper - Full Baths: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
Additional Information
- Security/Safety: Smoke Detector, Exterior Cameras
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Other
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch(es)
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 6
- Parking Type: Attached Garage, Driveway
- Garage Description: Garage - Front Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access
Location
- Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: CROFTON
- Driving Directions: Bear Christiana Rd (SR-7) to Rivers End Rd to Right on Providence Drive to Right on Bynum Place to Left on W Bynum Place.
- Location Details: Suburban
School Information
- School District: Christina
Community
- Association: Yes
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central A/C
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Forced Air
- Heating Fuel: Oil
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Colonial
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Aluminum Siding, Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access, Full, Unfinished
- Foundation: Block
- Roof: Pitched, Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Dry Wall
- Windows: Bay/Bow
- Doors: Six Panel, Sliding Glass
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 1,875
- Sq. Ft. Source: Estimated
- Living Area: 1,875 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 1,875 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1980
- Year Built Source: Estimated
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Shed
Lot Features
- Property View: Garden/Lawn, Pond
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 9,890
- Lot Size Source: Estimated
- Zoning: NCPUD
- Lot Description: Cul-de-sac, Front Yard, Rear Yard, Level
- Fencing (Description): Chain Link, Privacy, Rear, Wood
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $218.61
- Association Fee: $70
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
- Assessment Year: 2025
- Tax w/Assessment: $372,000
- Tax Amount: $1,268
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Standard Sale
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: kitchen refrigerator (will be replaced for another stainless refrigerator)
Listed by Empower Real Estate, LLC, Maria A Ruckle and Empower Real Estate, LLC, Todd M Ruckle
Sold by Empower Real Estate, LLC, Nataliya Stafford
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Schools
Schools serving 247 W Bynum
School District:Christina School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Jones (Albert H.) Elementary School 35 West Main Street, Newark, DE 19702 | K-5 | 5.5 mi |
Christiana High School 190 Salem Church Road, Newark, DE 19713 | 9-12 | 2 mi |
Shue-Medill Middle School 1500 Capitol Trail, Newark, DE 19711 | 6-8 | 3.8 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 247 W Bynum
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/11/2025
Sold
$400,000
-2.42%
MLS
11/01/2025
Listed
$409,900
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
247 W Bynum, Bear, DE 19701 (MLS# DENC2090574) is a Single Family property that was sold at $400,000 on December 11, 2025. Want to learn more about 247 W Bynum? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Bear? You can browse all Bear real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

