New Castle County property record for 446 School Bell Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
| Square Footage | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $331,000 (2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,238.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-034.10-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 832 sqft 1st Floor |
| Basement Area | 832 sqft Basement |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 20,038 sqft (0.46 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 200 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 324 sqft Garage |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Heating System | Hot Water Heating |
|---|---|
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1147 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWINDS |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-034.10-004
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Husband And Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 06, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Apr 21, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 24, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 06, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202268274 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000046971 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 06, 2022 |
| Property Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Document Number | 0000068274 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220706-0068274 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Document Number | 0000068278 |
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| Date | Jul 06, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220706-0068278 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Document Number | 0000046971 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210421-0046971 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Document Number | 0000046975 |
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| Date | Apr 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210421-0046975 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 340 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Document Number | 0000038718 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190524-0038718 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $10,280.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 446 SCHOOL BELL RD, 446, BEAR, DE 19701-1147 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 24 BEACON LN, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-3801 |
| Document Number | 0000038722 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 24, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190524-0038722 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2049 |
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 | $2,238.00 (+30.57%) | $343,400 (+505.64%) Land $73,600 Building $269,800 | |
| 2024 | $358,830 | ||
| 2023 | $1,714.00 | $56,700 Land $8,400 Building $48,300 |
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 | 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.
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