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$525,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 2,775 Sq. Ft.
  • 2 Car Garage
  • Updated 6 days ago
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Act now for your chance to own a non-development home on a rare 1-acre large corner lot, perfectly located between I-95 and Route 1. This property offers exceptional convenience to Christiana Mall, Christiana Hospital, and major shopping and dining, while also being within walking distance of Lums Pond State Park with its trails, dog park, camping, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, ziplining, and year-round recreation. Inside, the home features an open first-floor layout with a dual-sided fireplace connecting the family room and sunroom. The updated kitchen flows naturally into the living areas, and the expansive first-floor primary bedroom includes a large bathroom with a soaking tub and separate shower. The upper level offers two additional bedrooms and a full bath. The finished basement adds even more versatility with a movie theater and outside entrance. Outside, enjoy a multi-level deck for entertaining, a large storage shed, and a spacious outbuilding with a loft that can be used for storage, hobbies, equipment, or workspace. A side-entry two-car garage completes the layout. This property offers the perfect blend of land, location, comfort, and endless possibilities.

Full Property Details for 501 Howell School Rd

General

  • Price: $525,000
  • Taxes: $4,286 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2091594
  • Updated: 1/9/2026
  • Added to Site: 57 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Family Room, Sun/Florida Room, Media Room
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s)
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Number of Fireplaces: 1

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Floor Baths: 1
  • Upper - Full Baths: 1
  • Main Floor Baths: 2
  • Main - Full Baths: 1
  • Main - 1/2 Baths: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedrooms Upper: 2
  • Bedrooms Main & Up: 1

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Spaces: 8
  • Parking Type: Driveway, Attached Garage
  • Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry

Location

  • Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Driving Directions: see map

School Information

  • School District: Colonial

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Desc.: Fully Finished
  • Foundation: Other
  • Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
  • Square Feet: 2,775
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
  • Living Area: 2,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Finished Above Grnd: 2,775 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1999
  • Year Built Source: Assessor

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 1
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 43,560
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Dimensions: 100.00 x 436.00
  • Zoning: NC40

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $189.19
  • Assessment Year: 2025
  • School Tax: $3,368
  • City/TownTax Freq: Annually
  • County Tax: $917
  • County Tax Freq: Annually
  • Tax w/Assessment: $566,400
  • Tax Amount: $4,286
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2775

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Lot Number: 73

Listed by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, Danielle L Benson and Century 21 Gold Key Realty, Morgan Benson

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  • Danielle L Benson

    Century 21 Gold Key Realty

  • Morgan Benson

    Century 21 Gold Key Realty

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Schools serving 501 Howell School Rd

School District:Colonial School District, Delaware City, DE
NameGradesDistance
Southern Elementary School
795 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
K-54.4 mi
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
801 Cox Neck Road, New Castle, DE 19720
6-84.1 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 501 Howell School Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/20/2025
Listed
$525,000
34.62%
MLS
7/31/2006
Sold
$390,000
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Tax History for 501 Howell School Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$3,628
10%
$108,800
—
2023
$3,289
-5%
$108,800
—
2022
$3,449
15%
$108,800
—
2021
$2,997
-14%
$108,800
—
2020
$3,473
9%
$108,800
—
2017
$3,177
12%
$108,800
—
2016
$2,839
-18%
$108,800
—
2019
$3,466
22%
$108,800
—
2015
$2,840
—
$108,800
—
2014
$2,841
1%
$108,800
—
2013
$2,802
—
$108,800
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Listed by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, Danielle L Benson and Century 21 Gold Key Realty, Morgan Benson

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501 Howell School Road, Bear, DE 19701 (MLS# DENC2091594) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 501 Howell School Road is currently listed for $525,000 and was received on November 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 501 Howell School Road? 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.

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