557 Mansion House Rd, Bear, DE 19701
Local realty services provided by:CENTURY 21 Reilly Realtors
Listed by:
- Vivian Spahr(302) 369 - 5397CENTURY 21 Gold Key Realty
MLS#:DENC2087284
Source:BRIGHTMLS
Price summary
- Price:$1,795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$875.61
About this home

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.
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Home facts
- Year built:1997
- Listing ID #:DENC2087284
- Added:168 day(s) ago
- Updated:January 26, 2026 at 02:50 PM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:3
- Total bathrooms:2
- Full bathrooms:2
- Living area:2,050 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Cooling:Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s)
- Heating:Electric, Heat Pump(s), Solar, Solar On Grid, Wood Burn Stove
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Pitched, Shingle
- Year built:1997
- Building area:2,050 sq. ft.
- Lot area:18.41 Acres
Schools
- High school:APPOQUINIMINK
- Middle school:ALFRED G. WATERS
- Elementary school:CRYSTAL RUN
Utilities
- Water:Well
- Sewer:On Site Septic
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$1,795,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$875.61
- Tax amount:$1,614 (2024)
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