230 Forrestal Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 230 Forrestal Dr, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.82 acres (35,719 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill	$3,883 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-027.00-064`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-027.00-064`

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	2,124 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,092 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	35,719 sqft (0.82 acres)
Lot Dimensions	294 ft deep x 150 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	230 FORRESTAL DR
City	BEAR
State	DE
Zip	19701-1668
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC21
Legal Subdivision	CARAVEL FARMS SEC 3
Legal Lot Number	94
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	GLASGOW
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2005
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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 3, 2026	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Dec 31, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Aug 21, 2018	Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 21, 2024
Deed Sale	May 21, 2024
Prior Sale	Aug 21, 2018
Deed Document Number	202432442
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

February 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 13, 2026
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668

Mortgage

Document Number	0000008513
Date	Feb 3, 2026
Instrument	20260203-0008513

Lender

Name	NEW AMERICAN FUNDING
Type	Lending Institution
Address	TUSTIN, CA 92780

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	5%
Type Change Date	Apr 1, 2029
Change Frequency	Annually
Min Rate At Change	6%
Max Rate At Change	4%
Index	1-Year T-Bill
Margin	2
Max Rate	6%

December 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000106862
Date	Dec 31, 2019
Instrument	20191231-0106862

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	CARROLLTON, TX 75007

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2050

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Aug 21, 2018
Property Address	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668
Document Number	0000042600
Map Reference	DOC7480
Instrument Date	Aug 12, 2018
Instrument	20180821-0042600
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022

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	230 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668

Mortgage

Document Number	0000042601
Date	Aug 21, 2018
Instrument	20180821-0042601

Lender

Name	FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Sep 1, 2048

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	$3,883.00 (-17.75%)	$477,000 (+318.42%) Land $106,700 Building $370,300
2024			$421,290
2023	$4,721.00	$114,000 Land $17,500 Building $96,500

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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	Direct burnable vegetation

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.

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