13 Valerie Drive, Bear, DE 19701-1748 $575,000

Open House: Sat, Oct 11, 11:00AM-5:00PM, In-Person; Sun, Oct 12, 11:00AM-5:00PM, In-Person; Fri, Oct 10, 4:00PM-6:00PM, In-Person
Beds/Baths: 4/2.1
Interior Sq. Ft: 2,925
Acreage: 0.5
Age:42 years
Style:
Colonial
MLS#: DENC2090822
Mobile#: 3946
Subdivision: Caravel Farms
Design/Type:
Detached

Description

Welcome to 13 Valerie Drive, a beautifully maintained colonial in the desirable Caravel Farms community. This spacious 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers approximately 2,425 square feet of living space, plus a finished basement, all situated on a scenic half-acre lot. Built in 1983, the home blends timeless architecture with thoughtful updates throughout.
The main level features hardwood flooring in most rooms, a bright and updated eat-in kitchen with Corian countertops, a pantry, and recessed lighting. The adjacent family room includes exposed wood beams and a stunning brick-surround wood-burning fireplace, creating a warm and inviting space. A living room and dining room with crown molding provide great natural light and functionality for everyday living and entertaining. A main-floor laundry area, powder room, and convenient side entrance add to the home's practicality.
Upstairs, the primary suite offers a walk-in closet and en-suite bath. A generous second bedroom nearly matches the primary in size and features two windows and a ceiling fan. Two additional bedrooms share a well-appointed hall bathroom. Most windows have been replaced over the years, enhancing comfort and energy efficiency.
The finished basement, offers additional flexible living space ideal for a game room, media area, or home office, along with ample storage. The attached two-car garage has been upgraded with new garage doors and windows to provide natural light.
Outdoor living is a highlight, with a screened porch added in 2006 featuring stamped concrete flooring, ceiling fans, a wood ceiling, and built-in surround sound. The backyard is private and well landscaped, framed by mature trees offering shade and serenity. The roof was replaced in 2004, and mechanical updates include a new hot water heater and garage door openers in 2015.
This home is located in a quiet, established neighborhood with low HOA dues and is just minutes from Caravel Academy, Glasgow Park, shopping, and major commuter routes, this home is a rare find offering space, comfort, and location in one of Bear’s most desirable communities.

Taxes: $4,221
Home Assoc: No
Condo Assoc: No
Garage: Y
Basement: Y
Pool: No Pool
School Dist: Christina
Elem. School: Bancroft Mid. School: Gauger-Cobbs High School: Glasgow

Features

Utilities
Heat Pump(s), Electric, Central A/C, HRV/ERV, Electric, Hot Water - Electric, Public Water, Public Sewer, 200+ Amp Service

Garage/Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street, On Street, Garage - Side Entry, Attached Garage Spaces #: 2;

Interior
Full Basement, Interior Access Basement, Partially Finished Basement, Basement Sump Pump, Carpet Flooring, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Hardwood Flooring, Brick Fireplace

Exterior
Block Foundation, Asphalt Roof, Pitched Roof, Shingle Roof, Brick Exterior, Vinyl Siding, Screened Porch/Deck

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Public Elementary (10 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Keene (William B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 0.92 mi
Oberle (William) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Bear 1.74 mi
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.57 mi
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary Colonial School District K–5 Bear 2.67 mi
Loss (Olive B.) Elementary School Appoquinimink School District 1–5 Bear 2.76 mi
Brader (Henry M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 2.95 mi
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 3.82 mi
McVey (Joseph M.) Elementary School Christina School District K–5 Newark 4.52 mi
Thomson Estates Elementary Cecil County Public Schools Preschool–5 Elkton 4.56 mi
Lorewood Grove Elementary School Appoquinimink School District 1–5 Middletown 4.67 mi

Public Middle (2 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Christina School District 6–8 Newark 4.38 mi
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School Colonial School District 6–8 New Castle 4.99 mi

Public High (3 schools)

School District Grades Place Distance
Hodgson (Paul M.) Vocational Technical High School New Castle County Vocational-Technical School District 9–12 Newark 1.43 mi
Glasgow High School Christina School District 9–12 Newark 2.82 mi
Christiana High School Christina School District 6–12 Newark 4.94 mi

Private (9 schools)

School Grades Place Distance
Caravel Academy Nonsectarian Preschool–12 Bear 0.25 mi
Aquinas Academy Roman Catholic Preschool–12 Bear 1.89 mi
Red Lion Christian Academy Christian (no specific denomination) K–12 Bear 2.38 mi
Christ The Teacher Catholic School Roman Catholic Preschool–8 Newark 3.06 mi
Tarbiyah School Islamic Preschool–9 Newark 3.45 mi
Learning Express Academy Nonsectarian K–8 Newark 3.46 mi
Tarbiyah Islamic School Of Delaware Islamic Preschool–8 Newark 3.47 mi
The New School Nonsectarian Ungraded Newark 4.62 mi
Fairwinds Christian School Baptist Preschool–12 Bear 4.98 mi

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This report is a detailed community overview for Bear (19701), Delaware.

Community Quick Facts

  • Average travel time to work for people in this community: 30
  • Average salary of people in this community: $60,258

Community Summary

  • Population Density (ppl / mile): 1,466
  • Household Size (ppl): 2.78
  • Households w/ Children: 57%

Housing Inventory

  • Owned: 11,309 (75.6%)
  • Rented: 3,101 (20.7%)
  • Vacant: 547 (3.7%)
  • Total: 14,957

Population Demographics

The population of the community broken down by age group. The numbers at the top of each bar indicate the number of people in the age bracket below.

Total: 40,173
Households: 14,410
Median Age: 41.20

Climate and Weather

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Education

Highest Level of Education Attained

  • Less than 9th Grade: 3.0%
  • Some High School: 4.1%
  • High School Graduate: 30.6%
  • Some College: 20.1%
  • Associate Degree: 7.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 20.6%
  • Graduate Degree: 13.9%

Income by dollar range

Median Income: $88,589

Fair Market Rents

The Fair Market Rents show average gross rent estimates based on figures provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

  • One Bedroom: $1,273
  • Two Bedroom: $1,419
  • Three Bedroom: $1,740
  • Four Bedroom: $1,878

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Listing Courtesy of: Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville , (302) 429-4500, realinfo@psre.com

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13 Valerie Drive, Bear, DE 19701-1748

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