New Castle County property record for 307 School Bell Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,662 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $70,000 (Dec 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage Oct 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.20-254 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.20-254 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,662 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 861 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 307 SCHOOL BELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | 309 SCHOOL BELL ROAD |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
307 School Bell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 307 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Oct 15, 2020 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 31, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 24, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201567094 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090254 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 307 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000008137 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190201-0008137 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 307 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000090254 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20091124-0074594 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201015-0090254 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 307 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000090258 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201015-0090258 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 307 School Bell Rd was $2,594.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,594.00 | $398,000 Land $69,800 Building $328,200 | |
| 2024 | $391,950 | ||
| 2023 | $2,427.00 | $80,300 Land $14,100 Building $66,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 307 School Bell Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
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.
The area around 307 School Bell Rd has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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