New Castle County property record for 309 School Bell Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,458 sqft · built 1950 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,500 (Apr 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.20-255 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.20-255 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,458 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1950 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1950 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 202 ft deep x 201 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 309 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 | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
309 School Bell Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2017.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Mar 11, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| May 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Apr 3, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 3, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 6, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201716263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000086543 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251202-0086543 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 17, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000029632 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210311-0029632 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000021364 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180504-0021364 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000016263 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170403-0016263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 801 SHELDON DR, 801, NEWARK, DE 19711-4318 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1135 |
| Document Number | 0000016264 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170403-0016264 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19711 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 309 School Bell Rd was $2,581.
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 | $2,581.00 | $395,900 Land $78,200 Building $317,700 | |
| 2024 | $284,400 | ||
| 2023 | $1,508.00 | $49,900 Land $15,900 Building $34,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 309 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 309 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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