New Castle County property record for 473 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 6 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,241 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $109,800 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $3,868 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-068 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-068 |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,241 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,443 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 436 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
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| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| May 14, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DEXSTA FCU |
| Feb 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 26, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 22, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201554606 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000138106 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211202-0138106 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000022801 |
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| Date | May 14, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180514-0022801 |
| Name | DEXSTA FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19803 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000009646 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 13, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 473 HOWELL SCHOOL RD BEAR DE 197012316, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000009646 |
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| Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 9646 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LN SERVICING |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | CORAL GABLES, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 22, 2047 |
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 | $3,868.00 (+24.37%) | $593,400 (+476.68%) Land $129,000 Building $464,400 | |
| 2024 | $164,880 | ||
| 2023 | $3,110.00 | $102,900 Land $20,000 Building $82,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 83 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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