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1140 GOVERNOR LEA RD Bear, DE 19701
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Key Details
Sold Price $474,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 36,590 sqft
Price per Sqft $12
Subdivision None Available
MLS Listing ID DENC2081172
Sold Date 09/10/25
Style Ranch/Rambler
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N N
Year Built 1989
Available Date 2025-05-09
Annual Tax Amount $3,174
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.840 Acres
Acres 0.84
Lot Dimensions 122.90 x 351.80
Property Sub-Type Detached
Source BRIGHT
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!
Location
State DE
County New Castle
Area Newark/Glasgow (30905)
Zoning NC21
Rooms
Other Rooms Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other
Basement Full, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Main Level Bedrooms 2
Interior
Interior Features Butlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
Hot Water Electric
Heating Central
Cooling Central A/C
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
Fireplace N
Window Features Casement,Double Pane,Energy Efficient,Storm
Heat Source Electric
Laundry Basement
Exterior
Parking Features Garage - Front Entry, Built In
Garage Spaces 8.0
Fence Fully
Pool In Ground
Utilities Available Propane
Water Access N
Roof Type Pitched,Shingle
Accessibility None
Attached Garage 1
Total Parking Spaces 8
Garage Y
Building
Lot Description Front Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Story 1
Foundation Block
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Architectural Style Ranch/Rambler
Level or Stories 1
Additional Building Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type Dry Wall
New Construction N
Schools
Elementary Schools Kathleen H. Wilbur
Middle Schools Gunning Bedford
High Schools William Penn
School District Colonial
Others
Pets Allowed Y
Senior Community No
Tax ID 12-002.00-035
Ownership Fee Simple
SqFt Source Assessor
Special Listing Condition Standard
Pets Allowed Cats OK, Dogs OK
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