New Castle County property record for 453 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
| Square Footage | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $258,000 (2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,836.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-063 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,568 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 436 ft x 100 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Street Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2316 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-043.00-063
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Dec 26, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Oct 03, 2019 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 03, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 03, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201979584 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000083265 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220822-0083265 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000071667 |
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| Date | Dec 26, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181226-0071667 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2049 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 03, 2019 |
| Property Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000079584 |
| Map Reference | MF 4704 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 02, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191003-0079584 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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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| Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, 453, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 453 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000079588 |
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| Date | Oct 03, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191003-0079588 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,836.00 (+30.69%) | $435,100 (+505.99%) Land $129,000 Building $306,100 | |
| 2024 | $312,570 | ||
| 2023 | $2,170.00 | $71,800 Land $20,000 Building $51,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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