New Castle County property record for 242 Channing Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,008 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $58,400 (May 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $836 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.20-184 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.20-184 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,008 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 504 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 242 CHANNING DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1263 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKLEY SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-039.20-184
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 CHANNING DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1263 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 01, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 01, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 381 / 304 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 242 CHANNING DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1263 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 CHANNING DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1263 |
| Document Number | 0000004973 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220112-0004973 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Dec 20, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | Colonial 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 | $291,000 (+479.68%) Land $64,000 Building $227,000 | ||
| 2024 | $204,480 | ||
| 2023 | $836.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,200 Land $4,400 Building $45,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 138 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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