8 Congress Drive, Bear, DE 19701 - Photo 1

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$510,000

Sold
Closed
Single Family
5 Beds
2 Full Baths
1 Partial Bath
2,175 Sq. Ft.
2 Car Garage

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Property Description

Welcome to this well-maintained 5-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home in the highly desirable Caravel Farms community! Situated on a spacious 0.76-acre lot, this property features a fenced backyard, a large rear deck, and plenty of outdoor space for relaxation and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a bright and inviting layout with generous living areas, an attached 2-car garage, and a full unfinished basement, offering endless possibilities for storage or future customization. This home is truly a must-see-don't miss your opportunity to own in one of the area's most sought-after neighborhoods. Schedule your showing today!

Full Property Details

Full Property Details for 8 Congress Dr

General

Sold For: $510,000
HOA FEE: $2/month
HOA FEE FREQ.: Annually
Taxes: $4,206 (2024)
Status: Closed
Type: Single Family
Source: BrightMLSPhilly
MLS ID: DENC2078248
Added to Site: 331 day(s) ago

Interior

Fireplace: Yes
Number of Fireplaces: 1

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: 5
Bedrooms Upper: 5

Parking

Garage: Yes
Garage Spaces: 2
Total Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Paved Driveway
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage Description: Garage - Side Entry

Location

Area: Newark/Glasgow (30905)
County: New Castle
Development Name: Caravel Farms
Subdivision: Caravel Farms
Driving Directions: Follow GPS. Located in Caravel Farms off of Rt. 72

School Information

School District: Christina

Community

Association: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pets: No Pet Restrictions

Heating & Cooling

Central air: Yes
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heating Type: Forced Air, Heat Pump(s), Heat Pump - Oil BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric, Oil
Water Heater: Electric

Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public

Structural Information

Architectural Info: Colonial
Architectural Style: Colonial
Structure Type: Detached
Construction: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
Basement: Yes
Basement Desc.: Full, Unfinished
Foundation: Block
Stories/Levels: 0
Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
Square Feet: 2,175
Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
Living Area: 2,175 Sq. Ft.
Finished Above Grnd: 2,175 Sq. Ft.
Year Built: 1980
Year Built Source: Assessor
Property Condition: Very Good

Lot Features

Lot Size (Acres): 0.76
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 33,106
Lot Size Source: Assessor
Lot Dimensions: 140.00 x 235.00
Zoning: NC21
Fencing (Description): Chain Link

Financial Considerations

Price Per Sq. Ft.: $227.59
Association Fee: $20
Assoc Fee Freq.: Annually
Assessment Year: 2024
School Tax: $3,369
City/TownTax Freq: Annually
County Tax: $837
County Tax Freq: Annually
Tax w/Assessment: $103,900
Tax Amount: $4,206
Tax Year: 2024
Terms: Standard Sale
Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2175

Disclosures and Reports

Ownership: Fee Simple
Lot Number: 138

Listed by Foraker Realty Co., Michael N. McDowell
Sold by RE/MAX Point Realty, Jay G Shinn

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Schools

Schools serving 8 Congress Dr

School District:Christina School District

Name	Grades	Distance
Keene (William B.) Elementary School 200 LaGrange Avenue, Newark, DE 19702	K-5	0.7 mi
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School 50 Gender Road, Newark, DE 19713	6-8	4.5 mi
Glasgow High School 1901 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702	9-12	2.6 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 8 Congress Dr

Date

Details

Price

Change

Source

5/15/2025

Sold

$510,000

3.03%

MLS

3/28/2025

Listed

$495,000

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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.

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