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$1,200,000 -$595,000 (-33.15%) Price Reduced

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  • Lots/Land
  • 18.41 Acres
  • Updated 6 hours ago
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This listing is brimming with potential. Nearly 20 acres in the serene countryside of Bear, DE, this mixed use property offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience. Middletown and Newark, DE, including the University of Delaware; Cecil County (Elkton, MD); Kent County, and even Delaware beaches are accessible. Located just minutes from major highways (I-95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40 and Rte 896), shopping centers, and schools, it offers the ideal location for both privacy and accessibility. Reach the Philadelphia International airport within an hour and BWI airport in MD under 2 hours. Explore the possibilities of building your own home(s), a small subdivision, or restart a farm, etc. Three parcels are sold together with all existing homes included in the sale. Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.

Full Property Details for 557 Mansion House Rd

General

  • Price: $1,200,000
  • Taxes: $1,614 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Lots/Land
  • Source: BrightMLSPhilly
  • MLS ID: DENC2088108
  • Updated: 6/18/2026
  • Added to Site: 301 day(s) ago

Additional Information

  • Equipment: Negotiable

Location

  • Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • Cross Streets: 896
  • Driving Directions: Take Route 40 S to Route 896 S, turn left on Mansion House Rd, and the house will be on the left
  • Location Details: Suburban

School Information

  • School District: Appoquinimink
  • Elementary School: Crystal Run
  • Middle School: Alfred G. Waters
  • High School: Appoquinimink

Utilities

  • Sewer: On Site Septic
  • Water: Well
  • Utility Description: Electric Available

Structural Information

  • Current Bldg. Use: Agriculture, Mixed, Other

Additional Structures

  • Other Structures: Machine Shed

Lot Features

  • Lot Size (Acres): 18.41
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 801,939
  • Lot Size Source: Estimated
  • Lot Dimensions: 245.00 x 180.00
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Lot Description: Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Rural, Trees/Wooded

Financial Considerations

  • Price Per Sq. Ft.: $1.5
  • Assessment Year: 2024
  • Tax w/Assessment: $40,600
  • Tax Amount: $1,614
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Multiple Parcels: Yes

Listed by Century 21 Gold Key Realty, VIVIAN SPAHR

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  • VIVIAN SPAHR

    Century 21 Gold Key Realty

Listing Office Email: newarkoffice@c21gk.com

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Schools serving 557 Mansion House Rd

School District:Appoquinimink School District
NameGradesDistance
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
200 Brennan Boulevard, Bear, DE 19701
1-51.6 mi
Cedar Lane Early Childhood Center
1221 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE 19709
K-6.1 mi
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
1235 Cedar Lane Road, Middletown, DE 19709
6-86.1 mi
Appoquinimink High School
1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE 19709
9-129 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 557 Mansion House Rd Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/18/2026
Price Reduced
$1,200,000
-33.15%
MLS
8/21/2025
Listed
$1,795,000
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Tax History for 557 Mansion House Rd

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,057
-10%
$365,400
403%
2024
$2,273
24%
$72,600
—
2023
$1,831
—
$72,600
—
2022
$1,837
-4%
$72,600
—
2021
$1,904
2%
$72,600
—
2020
$1,875
11%
$72,600
—
2019
$1,688
-22%
$72,600
—
2017
$2,167
9%
$72,600
—
2016
$1,980
3%
$72,600
—
2015
$1,926
—
$72,600
—
2014
$1,922
1%
$72,600
—
2013
$1,908
—
$72,600
—
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557 Mansion House Road, Bear, DE 19701 (MLS# DENC2088108) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of 18.41 acres. 557 Mansion House Road is currently listed for $1,200,000 and was received on August 21, 2025. Want to learn more about 557 Mansion House Road? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land 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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