220 Forrestal Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 220 Forrestal Dr, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,020 sqft · built 1984
Lot Size	0.93 acres (40,511 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$550,000 (Oct 2025)
Tax Bill	$3,706 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2025 Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-027.00-019`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-027.00-019`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	8 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,020 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,036 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1984
Effective Year Built	Effective 1984
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	40,511 sqft (0.93 acres)
Lot Dimensions	280 ft deep x 366 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	220 FORRESTAL DR
City	BEAR
State	DE
Zip	19701-1667
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC21
Legal Subdivision	CARAVEL FARMS SEC 3
Legal Lot Number	109
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	GLASGOW
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2011
Census Tract	14810

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed Area	Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 28, 2025	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK
Apr 22, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
Nov 13, 2018	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Feb 10, 2017	Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 28, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Nov 13, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202577780
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 30, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc	0000127443
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2025: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Oct 28, 2025
Property Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667
Document Number	0000077780
Instrument Date	Oct 27, 2025
Instrument	20251028-0077780
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 11, 2025

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077784
Date	Oct 28, 2025
Instrument	20251028-0077784

Lender

Name	MERIDIAN BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Nov 1, 2055

Mortgage

Document Number	0000077785
Date	Oct 28, 2025
Instrument	20251028-0077785

Lender

Name	DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	DOVER, DE 19901

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

April 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031662
Date	Apr 22, 2020
Instrument	20200422-0031662

Lender

Name	AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2050

November 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Nov 13, 2018
Property Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667
Document Number	0000060441
Instrument Date	Nov 9, 2018
Instrument	20181113-0060441
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	32 MARTINDALE DR, NEWARK, DE 19713-2750
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000060446
Date	Nov 13, 2018
Instrument	20181113-0060446

Lender

Name	PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2048

February 2017: Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Feb 10, 2017
Property Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667
Document Number	0000007776
Instrument Date	Jan 10, 2017
Instrument	20170210-0007776
Transaction Type	Subdivision Related Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	220 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1667

Mortgage

Document Number	0000007777
Date	Feb 10, 2017
Instrument	20170210-0007777

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,706.00 (-18.87%)	$455,300 (+324.32%) Land $113,200 Building $342,100
2024	$4,568.00 (+2.81%)	$107,300 (-) Land $17,100 Building $90,200	$413,910
2023	$4,443.00	$107,300 Land $17,100 Building $90,200

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	3 (1999–2003)
Most Recent Claim	Jun 2003 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event	Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 151 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile.

Nearby Properties on Forrestal Dr

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number

Search by:

By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures