New Castle County property record for 238 Forrestal Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.79 acres (34,412 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,997 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit Jan 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-027.00-062 |
| Primary APN | 11-027.00-062 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,312 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 297 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 238 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 | 96 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-027.00-062
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 01, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jan 06, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jul 29, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2665 / 250 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 238 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 08, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000076636 |
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| Date | Aug 01, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220801-0076636 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jul 07, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 238 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001509 |
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| Date | Jan 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210106-0001509 |
| Name | NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 238 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668 |
| Document Number | 0000057922 |
| Map Reference | MF 7480 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190729-0057922 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $15,200.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 238 FORRESTAL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1668 |
| Document Number | 0000057926 |
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| Date | Jul 29, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190729-0057926 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,997.00 (-17.57%) | $491,000 (+319.3%) Land $105,000 Building $386,000 | |
| 2024 | $437,400 | ||
| 2023 | $4,849.00 | $117,100 Land $17,300 Building $99,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 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 |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 151 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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