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    557 MANSION HOUSE Road, Bear, DE 19701

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    $1,795,000

    LAND - BEAR, DE

    Lot size:
    18.41 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 21, 2025
    Days on Market:
    276
    Last Refresh:
    May 23 at 2:06 pm

    Property Features for 557 MANSION HOUSE Road

    General Information

    Property type
    Land
    Property subtype
    Other
    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    18.41 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Annual Amount
    1614

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    Listing Contact
    VIVIAN SPAHR

    Listing agent VIVIAN SPAHR

    Listing office Century 21 Gold Key Realty 600 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE

    Listing date Aug 21, 2025

    MLS# DENC2088108 Listing URL

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    HighLights

    • Nearly 20 acres of mixed‑use land in a serene countryside location.
    • Convenient access to major highways (I‑95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40, Rte 896), shopping, and schools.
    • Potential for building a home, small subdivision, or restarting a farm.
    • Includes three parcels of land with all existing homes.
    • Option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.
    • Accessible to Middletown, Newark (University of Delaware), Cecil County (Elkton, MD), Kent County, Delaware beaches, Philadelphia International Airport, and BWI Airport.

    Overview

    This mixed-use property, situated on nearly 20 acres in the countryside of Bear, Delaware, offers a blend of tranquility and convenience. The location provides accessibility to Middletown and Newark, Delaware, including the University of Delaware, Cecil County (Elkton, MD), Kent County, and Delaware beaches. Major highways including I-95, Route 1, Route 7, Route 40, and Route 896 are located nearby, as are shopping centers and schools. Philadelphia International Airport is within an hour's drive, and BWI airport in Maryland is under two hours away. The property presents opportunities for building a home or small subdivision, restarting a farm, or other ventures. Three parcels are sold together, including all existing homes. There is an option to allow a paintball company to operate as an agricultural tourism use.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Zombie Paintball Hayride Gym & Fitness Center

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Skin Care Clinic Accounting Firm Daycare Center HVAC Service Grocery & Convenience Store Electrical Service

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    City
    Bear
    County
    New Castle
    State
    Delaware
    Longitude
    -75.7336182
    Latitude
    39.5840612

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Agricultural land / Farmland - Nearly 20 acres in Bear, DE, brimming with potential.
    Where is this agricultural land / farmland located?
    The property is located at 557 MANSION HOUSE Road Bear, DE.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $1,795,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Nearly 20 acres of mixed‑use land in a serene countryside location.; Convenient access to major highways (I‑95, Rte 1, Rte 7, Rte 40, Rte 896), shopping, and schools.; Potential for building a home, small subdivision, or restarting a farm.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
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    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

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    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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