1140 Governor Lea Road, Bear, DE 19701

$474,000
3
BD
4
BA
2,600
SqFt

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Sold Price
$474,000
List Price
$474,000
Closing Date
Sep 10, 2025
Days on Market
78
Status
CLOSED
MLS#
DENC2081172
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
4
Full Baths
3
Half Baths
1
Living Area
2,600
Lot Size (Acres)
0.84
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Year Built
1989
County
New Castle
School District
Colonial

Property Description

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch home offering versatile living with NO HOA restrictions, perfect for entrepreneurs, general contractors, or anyone seeking freedom from development rules. Situated on nearly one acre, this property provides space, privacy, and endless potential. Featuring total 3bedrooms, 2 bedrooms on main level and 1 bedroom in lower level and 3 1/2 bathrooms, the home boasts an open floor plan, an inviting foyer with a newer front door, leads to the open living and dining rooms and separate family room, with multiple sliders and wonderful views to the expansive deck overlooking the magnificent in-ground pool with massive concrete patio, and pool house with full bath, storage and gathering room. Enjoy coffee or read favorite book in Sunroom/mudroom filled with natural light. Large eat-in kitchen features, updated laminate floor, a newer stainless steel gas stove, new faucet, pendant light, plenty of cabinets, corian countertops and bay windows. The hallway bath includes a newly installed vanity. The finished basement offers a true in-law suite with its own private entrance—ideal for multi-generational living or rental possibilities. Outside, enjoy the in-ground pool, a pool house with a full kitchen, a large deck, and a fully fenced yard, creating your own personal oasis. Parking is abundant with a 1-car garage, oversized driveway, and a carport—great for work trucks, trailers, or guests. The roof and HVAC were both replaced in 2016-2017, adding peace of mind. A rare find in a non-development setting, this home combines comfort, flexibility, and room to grow. Don’t miss this opportunity!

Additional Information

Area
Newark/Glasgow (30905)
Subdivision
None Available
Taxes
$3174.77
Interior Features
Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
School District
Colonial
Elementary School
Kathleen H. Wilbur
Middle School
Gunning Bedford
High School
William Penn
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Exterior Features
Outbuilding(s)
Pool Description
In Ground
Heating
Central
Heating Fuel
Electric
Cooling
Central A/C
Roof
Pitched, Shingle
Utilities
Propane
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Basement
Yes

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