41
$429,900
3 bd · 4 ba · 2,175 sqft
717 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE
George W Manolakos · Patterson-Schwartz-Brandywine
Est. $3,205/moGet pre-qualified$141/sqft · 30 days on Realty
4
Beds
2
Baths
3,450
Sqft
1974
Built
Opportunity Knocks! Discover the potential of this charming brick Ranch situated on a spacious 0.8-acre level lot. This home offers comfortable one-level living plus a finished basement that provides valuable additional living space. The main level features a generous eat-in kitchen, while the lower level offers a welcoming family room with a brick fireplace, a versatile den/playroom, powder room, basement laundry, workshop/storage space, cedar closet, and a possible 4th bedroom. The kitchen flooring has been updated with tile. The interior has been painted. The first floor bathroom has been remodeled. The carpet has been replaced. Enjoy additional space in the enclosed rear porch, perfect for relaxing or creating your own cozy retreat. Outside, you'll appreciate the expansive level yard, oversized driveway, attached one-car garage with opener, and additional outdoor storage with two sheds. Additional features include central air, public water and sewer, hot-water heating, and included appliances such as the refrigerator, washer, dryer, and freezer. The pool, both sheds, and included appliances are conveyed strictly AS-IS. With solid features, generous indoor and outdoor space, and plenty of possibilities to personalize and make it your own, this property is ready for its next chapter. Bring your vision and discover all the potential this home has to offer!
Listing agent
Emmanuel Ortiz
Courtesy of Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
(302) 442-5532
Bright MLS · Listing DENC2112338
Range $377,681 – $402,413 · as of August 30, 2026
ATTOM automated valuation model · 54 published estimates over 6.7 years · shaded band is the model's own published low-to-high range
Highest reading $465,600 in July 2025; lowest $248,000 in April 2020. The vertical scale starts at the series' own low, not at zero — it is drawn to show movement, not absolute size.
$97,000
Estimated monthly payment
$3,205/mo
Loan amount $388,000. Estimate only — your actual rate and payment depend on credit, location, and lender.
2025 roll
School ratings (A+ to F) from HJN community data.
Leasure (May B.) Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Christina School District
316 students · 10.5:1 student–teacher
Fairwinds Christian School
PK-12 · Regular
147 students · 11.9:1 student–teacher
Learning Express Academy
KG-8 · Regular
72 students · 7.7:1 student–teacher
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Christina School District
529 students · 15.1:1 student–teacher
Red Lion Christian Academy
KG-12 · Regular
535 students · 22.9:1 student–teacher
Red Lion Christian Academy
KG-12 · Regular
516 students · 8.3:1 student–teacher
Oberle (William) Elementary School
KG-5 · Regular · Christina School District
512 students · 12.9:1 student–teacher
Academia Antonia Alonso
KG-8 · Regular · Academia Antonia Alonso
910 students · 18.2:1 student–teacher
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Within 2 miles of this home: 25 restaurants and cafés, 4 grocery stores, and 8 parks and green spaces.
Place data from OpenStreetMap.
Ruby Tuesday
American restaurant
Wingstop
Pulaski Highway
El Tapatio
Mexican restaurant
Marino's Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · Eden Circle
Panda Express
Chinese restaurant · Pulaski Highway
Burger King
Pulaski Highway
McDonald's
Governor's Place
Taco Bell
Governor's Place
Giant
Eden Square Sc
ShopRite
Governor's Place
Food Lion
Pulaski Highway
Lidl
Kings Croft Park
Garwood Park
Rockwood Playground
Forest Knoll at Wellington Woods Park
Wellington Woods Park
Jamestowne Park
Smalleys Pond
Country Creek Park
Rings at ½ mile and 1 mile. Basemap © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Open the Bear camera map6 license-plate readers mapped within 1 mile of this home, all identified as Flock Safety devices. None within ½ mile. Nearest: 0.6 mi north. Operator named in the data: New Castle County PD.
| Device type | Within ½ mi | Within 1 mi |
|---|---|---|
| License-plate readers | 0 | 6 |
| of which Flock Safety | 0 | 6 |
Community-reported via OpenStreetMap; may be incomplete. Data as of . © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
License-plate readers (ALPR) are fixed cameras that photograph passing vehicles and read their plates. Records are typically shared with the agency or association that operates the camera.
Flock Safety is a company whose plate-reader cameras are used by police departments, cities, HOAs and businesses. Its devices are usually solar-powered and pole-mounted.
