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238 Gladstone Way, Bear, DE, 19701

2beds
2baths
1,400sqft
$310,000
$221price/sqft
$2,100/moest. monthly cost
$84,000/yrincome needed

About This Home

Senior living at it's best. Freshly painted and well maintained townhouse in popular over 55 community of Crossings at Christiana. Open floor plan. Living room has soaring cathedral ceiling with skylights for natural light. First floor primary bedroom with ensuite, walk-in closet, and sliders to semi-private patio for your morning coffee or alfresco dining. Kitchen includes all appliance now on site, pantry, and has a nice island for additional counterspace and casual dining. Laundry with washer & dryer just off kitchen. Both bedrooms have ensuite baths. The upstairs bedroom is a loft overlooking the living room and has a large walk-in closet and walk in access to a semi-finished attic. One car garage and off-street parking in private driveway. The community offers bucolic walking trails, a clubhouse with workout room and party room, nicely maintained common areas, and extra guest parking. Conveniently located close to shopping, public library and Route 1. The HOA monthly fee covers turf maintenance, shrubbery pruning, mulching, snow removal, trash/recycling, and the clubhouse. THIS PROPERTY IS BEING SOLD BY AN ESTATE. ALTHOUGH THE ADMINISTRATORS OF THE ESTATE HAVE NO EVIDENCE THAT THERE ARE DEFICIENCIES WITH THE HOME, THEY HAVE NOT LIVED IN THIS HOME AND DO NOT HAVE ACUTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONDITION OF THE HOUSE OR APPLIANCES. HOUSE IS BEING SOLD IN AS-IS, WHERE-IS CONDITON. BUYER MAY HAVE A HOME INSPECTION FOR BUYER'S SATISFACTION ONLY. ADMIISTRATOR IS A DELAWARE LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER AND IS RELATED TO THE FORMER OWNER.

Getting Around

36
WalkingCar-Dependent
28
TransitSome Transit
36
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

6/10
Christiana High SchoolGrades 6-122.2 mi
3/10

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Very Good
  • Year built: 2003

Materials

  • Foundation: Slab
  • Roof: Asbestos Shingle
  • Construction materials: Brick,Vinyl Siding,Aluminum Siding

Other

  • Builder name: Benchmark

Type & Style

  • Home type: Townhouse
  • Architectural style: Carriage House
  • Property subType: Townhouse

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Dishwasher,Disposal,Dryer,Oven,Range Hood,Refrigerator,Washer,Microwave,Electric Water Heater
  • Laundry features: Main Level

Bathroom2

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Bathroom - Tub Shower
  • Level: Upper

Bedroom1

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 150
  • Dimensions: 10 X 15

Bedroom2

  • Features: Attached Bathroom,Attic - Finished,Attic - Floored,Flooring - Carpet,Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 165
  • Dimensions: 11 X 15

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 2
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • Main level bathrooms: 1
  • Main level bedrooms: 1

Dining Room

  • Level: Main
  • Area: 143
  • Dimensions: 11 X 13

Features

  • Attic,Bathroom - Stall Shower,Bathroom - Tub Shower,Combination Dining/Living,Open Floorplan,Kitchen Island,Walk-In Closet(s),Dry Wall
  • Door features: Storm Door(s)
  • Window features: Double Hung,Skylight(s)
  • Flooring: Laminate,Carpet
  • Finished area below ground: 0
  • Finished area above ground: 1,400

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Heat Pump,Electric
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 1,400
  • Total interior livable area: 1,400 sqft

Kitchen

  • Features: Kitchen Island
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 130
  • Dimensions: 10 X 13

Living Room

  • Features: Cathedral/Vaulted Ceiling
  • Level: Main
  • Area: 208
  • Dimensions: 13 X 16

Other

  • Level: Upper
  • Area: 240
  • Dimensions: 10 X 24

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits

Details

  • Parcel number: 10033.10881
  • Zoning: ST
  • Zoning description: High density residential
  • Special condition: Standard,Probate Listing
  • Exclusions: None

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None
  • Patio & porch: Patio
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: Trees/Woods

Lot

  • Lot size: 3,049 sqft
  • Features: Middle Of Block
  • Lot size dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00

Parking

  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Garage Door Opener,Storage,Asphalt,Driveway,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 1
  • Covered spaces: 1
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 1

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Heat Wave
Inland Flooding
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $1,567$18,804
Home Insurance *$96$1,152
Property Taxes $186$2,232
Electricity $251$3,021
Total$2,100$25,200
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$72,000/yr
40% on housing$63,000/yr
45% on housing$56,000/yr

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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$221This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19701$162
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19701$200
New Castle County$218

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-20Price change$325,000
2026-03-05Listed for sale$330,000
2018-06-22Sold$197,500
2018-05-07Price change$203,900
2018-04-13Price change$206,000
2018-01-31Listed for sale$206,900
2012-11-07Listing removed$183,000
2012-11-05Price change$183,000
2012-09-25Price change$187,900
2012-09-17Price change$188,000
2012-09-05Price change$187,900
2012-08-18Price change$188,000
2012-08-06Price change$187,900
2012-07-20Price change$188,000
2012-06-30Price change$187,900
2012-04-26Price change$188,000
2012-04-07Price change$191,500
2012-02-23Price change$196,000
2012-01-25Price change$191,500
2012-01-05Price change$196,000
2011-12-23Price change$191,500
2011-12-06Price change$196,000
2011-11-24Price change$191,500
2011-10-07Listed for sale$196,000
2011-07-01Listing removed$198,900
2008-10-14Sold$208,500
2004-10-26Sold$202,900

For Sale by Agent

AgentAlan Perry
BrokerageMontchanin Realty Group

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