New Castle County property record for 242 Cornwell Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,084 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Dec 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $3,746 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-019.00-125 |
| Primary APN | 12-019.00-125 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,422 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 186 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 242 CORNWELL DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | YORK FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-019.00-125
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 CORNWELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 17, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201274466 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,746.00 (+18.47%) | $548,600 (+451.36%) Land $134,700 Building $413,900 | |
| 2024 | $438,390 | ||
| 2023 | $3,162.00 | $99,500 Land $14,300 Building $85,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 3% of the US · above 12% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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