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Bear, DE 19701 1140 Governor Lea Road

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  • MLS# DENC2081172
  • 05/06/2025
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  • Beds • 3
  • Full/Half Baths • 3 / 1
  • SQFT • 3,714
  • Garage • 1

Home Details

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 entranceideal 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 carportgreat 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. Dont miss this opportunity!
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Interior Features for 1140 Governor Lea Road

Bedrooms

Bedrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Bedrooms Count Lower Level 11
Main Level Bedrooms2
Total Bedrooms3

Bathrooms

Bathrooms Half Main Level1
Bathrooms Full Lower Level 11
Bathrooms Full All Lower Levels1
Bathrooms Count Lower Level 11.00
Bathrooms Count All Lower Levels1
Half Baths1
Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

LivingAreaSourceEstimated
Below Grade Unfin Area UnitsSquare Feet
Below Grade Unfin SQFT0
Below Grade Unfin SQFT SourceAssessor
Above Grade Finished Area2600
Above Grade Finished Area SourceEstimated
Above Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
BasementFull, Outside Entrance, Fully Finished
Basement (Y/N)Yes
Below Grade Finished Area1114
Below Grade Finished Area SourceAssessor
Below Grade Finished Area Unit TypeSquare Feet
Central Air Y/NYes
Fireplace Y/NNo
FlooringCarpet, Ceramic Tile, Laminated
Heating FuelElectric
Heating Y/NYes
Hot WaterElectric
Interior AmenitiesButlers Pantry, Ceiling Fan(s), 2nd Kitchen, Kitchen - Eat-In
Laundry TypeBasement
Window FeaturesCasement, Double Pane, Energy Efficient, Storm

Other Rooms

Room TypeLiving Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, In-Law/auPair/Suite, Other

Room Details for 1140 Governor Lea Road

Bedroom 1

area 13 X 10
level Main

Bedroom 2

area 17 X 10
level Lower 1

Dining Room

level Lower 1

Family Room

area 19 X 13
level Lower 1

In-Law/auPair/Suite

level Lower 1

Kitchen

area 17 X 10
level Main
description Pantry, Kitchen - Gas Cooking

Living Room

area 20 X 14
level Main

Other

area 14 X 10
level Lower 1
description 2ND KIT

Primary Bedroom

area 19 X 10
level Main

General for 1140 Governor Lea Road

AccessibilityNone
Architectural StyleRanch/Rambler
Bathrooms Count Main Level3.00
Bathrooms Full Main Level2
CityBEAR
Condo/Coop Association Y/NNo
Construction MaterialsStucco, Stone
Cool FuelElectric
CoolingCentral A/C
CountyNEW CASTLE
DirectionsSouth of RT 71 to Bear-Corbitt Rd (Rt 7) to Governor Lea Rd. House is on right.
DisclosuresProp Disclosure, Radon, Lead Based Paint - State
Full Baths3
Garage Spaces1.00
Garage Y/NYes
HOANo
HeatingCentral
Legal SubdivisionLLA - TAYLOR PROPERTY
Levels1
Lot Size Square Feet36590.00
Lot Size UnitsSquare Feet
MLS AreaNewark/Glasgow (30905)
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-09T00:10:08
New ConstructionNo
Other StructuresAbove Grade, Below Grade
OwnershipFee Simple
Pool FeaturesIn Ground
PossessionImmediate, Settlement
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG191.92
Property TypeResidential
RoofPitched, Shingle
School DistrictCOLONIAL
Senior Community Y/NNo
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusACTIVE
Structure TypeDetached
Subdivision NameNONE AVAILABLE
Tax Annual Amount3174.77
Tax Assessed Value95200.0
Tax Lot035
Tax Year2024
Total SQFT3714
UtilitiesPropane
Vacation Rental Y/NNo
Water Access Y/NNo
Waterfront Y/NNo
Year Built1989
Year Built SourceAssessor
ZoningNC21

Exterior for 1140 Governor Lea Road

# of Attached Carport Spaces3
# of Attached Garage Spaces1
Exterior AmenitiesOutbuilding(s)
FencingFully
Foundation DetailsBlock
Garage FeaturesGarage - Front Entry, Built In
InclusionsAll appliances, Pool equipment As-Is
Land Assessed Value10100.00
Land Use Code
Lot Dimensions122.90 x 351.80
Lot FeaturesFront Yard, Rear Yard, SideYard(s)
Lot Size Acres0.84
Lot Size SourceAssessor
LotDimensionsSourceAssessor
Navigable Water Y/NNo
Parking FeaturesConcrete Driveway
PoolYes - Personal
Total Parking Spaces8
Type of ParkingDriveway, Attached Garage, Attached Carport
Water Oriented Y/NNo
Water SourcePublic
Water View Y/NNo

Additional Details

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Schools

Middle School Gunning Bedford Middle School
High School William Penn High School
Elementary School Kathleen H. Wilbur Elementary School

YOLANDA CASSIDY-BOGAN

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Price $499,000
MLS#DENC2081172
List Date 05/06/2025
Property Type Single Family
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