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$250,000

527 Connell Dr

Bear, DE
PENDING-BRIGHT
3
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,950
Square Feet
0.41
Lot Size (acres)
1953
Year Built
51
Days On Market

Great Opportunity to own a Ranch home in a Great Location! Bring your skills and your tools, this one needs some TLC. This house has great potential for the right buyer. Located on a large .41 acre lot and includes a detached garage. The Water Softener was installed in 2025, Well replaced in 2025, Heater replaced in 2024. Located off of Rt. 72 on a quiet road with convenient access to major highways, shopping, restaurants etc. This property is being sold as-is; any inspections are for informational purposes only.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
10/02/2026
Listed By
Cathy D Verne, 3027337000 · Patterson-Schwartz-Newark, 3027337000
MLS#
DENC2111548
Source
Bright
Status
PENDING-BRIGHT

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
527 Connell Dr, Bear, DE 19701
City
Bear
County
New Castle
Neighborhood
NONE AVAILABLE
Zip Code
19701

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Year Built
1953
Style
Ranch/Rambler
Construction Materials
Vinyl Siding
Building Area
1,950 sq. ft.
Foundation
Block
Levels
One
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
1
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage, Detached

Features & Amenities

Appliances
Gas Water Heater
Patio and Porch
Porch
Cooling
Electric, Window Unit(s)
Heating
Forced Air, Oil

Property Features

Lot Size
0.41 Acres
Water
Well
Sewer
Septic Tank

Square Footage

Above Grade
975 sq. ft.
Total
975 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$250,000
Annual Taxes
$2,222

Schools

100/100
Keene (William B.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 3 mi
City
Newark
Students
655
Student body
47% Black · 31% White · 11% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
35%
Phone
(302) 454-2018
100/100
Southern Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 3 mi
City
New Castle
Students
878
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
44% Black · 38% White · 9% Hispanic / Latino
Free/reduced lunch
40%
Phone
(302) 832-6300
77/100
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 4.3 mi
City
Newark
Students
556
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
40% Black · 22% Asian · 19% White
Phone
(302) 454-4700
54/100
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 0.6 mi
City
Bear
Students
1,151
Student body
48% Black · 29% White · 16% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 832-6330
54/100
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05 · 3.7 mi
City
Bear
Students
576
Student body
42% White · 30% Asian · 16% Black
Phone
(302) 832-1343
53/100
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–05 · 3.4 mi
City
Middletown
Students
492
Student body
42% White · 25% Black · 21% Asian
Phone
(302) 842-2575
53/100
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 3.5 mi
City
Newark
Students
1,119
Student body
41% Black · 36% White · 20% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 834-0990
53/100
St. Georges Technical High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 3.8 mi
City
Middletown
Students
1,198
Student body
43% White · 34% Black · 14% Hispanic / Latino
Phone
(302) 449-3360

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/17/2026Listed for sale$250,000

Listed by Cathy D Verne · Patterson-Schwartz-Newark · 3027337000

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Bright. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 1:44 PM | Source: Bright | MLS#: DENC2111548

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