About 557 Mansion House Rd
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.
Features of 557 Mansion House Rd
| MLS® # | DENC2087284 |
|---|---|
| Price | $1,795,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Square Footage | 2,050 |
| Acres | 18.41 |
| Year Built | 1997 |
| Type | Single Family |
| Sub-Type | Detached |
| Style | Cape Cod |
| Status | Active |
Community Information
| Address | 557 Mansion House Rd |
|---|---|
| Area | New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904) |
| Subdivision | NONE AVAILABLE |
| City | BEAR |
| County | NEW CASTLE-DE |
| State | DE |
| Zip Code | 19701 |
Amenities
| Amenities | Wood Floors |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electric Available |
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Garage - Front Entry |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| New Construction | No |
Interior
| Heating | Heat Pump(s), Wood Burn Stove, Solar On Grid |
|---|---|
| Cooling | Heat Pump(s), Window Unit(s) |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 1 |
| Stories | 1.5 Story |
Exterior
| Exterior | Alum/Steel Siding, Vinyl Siding |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Outbuilding Apartment, Satellite Dish |
| Lot Description | Backs to Trees, Cleared, Front Yard, Irregular Lot, Level, Partly Wooded, Private, Rear Yard, Trees/Wooded, Rural |
| Roof | Pitched, Shingle |
| Foundation | Other |
School Information
| District | APPOQUINIMINK |
|---|---|
| Elementary | CRYSTAL RUN |
| Middle | ALFRED G. WATERS |
| High | APPOQUINIMINK |
Additional Information
| Date Listed | August 16th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 62 |
| Zoning | NC21 |
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |