New Castle County property record for 477 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,006 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 1.16 acres (50,530 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $95,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,676 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-069 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-069 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,006 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,006 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 50,530 sqft (1.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 440 ft deep x 97 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2316 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-043.00-069
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 08, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Jan 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Mar 02, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Oct 26, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI FULTON BK NA |
| Mar 08, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage FULTON BK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201619651 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 02, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018727 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000001611 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260108-0001611 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000007907 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190131-0007907 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2039 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | NATIONALLINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017135 |
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| Date | Mar 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200302-0017135 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | MIAMISBURG, OH 45342 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Mar 01, 2040 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000064159 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 03, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD BEAR DE 197012316, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000064159 |
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| Date | Dec 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 64159 |
| Name | FULTON BK NA |
|---|---|
| Address | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23462 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 07, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.5% |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 08, 2017 |
| Property Address | 477 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 07, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12148 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 648 COURTLY RD TOWNSEND DE 197342895, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2895 |
| Document Number | 0000012148 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 08, 2017 |
| Instrument | 12148 |
| Name | FULTON BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | LANCASTER, PA 17602 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 07, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 4.37% |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,676.00 (+17.97%) | $563,900 (+446.94%) Land $141,600 Building $422,300 | |
| 2024 | $143,280 | ||
| 2023 | $3,116.00 | $103,100 Land $20,400 Building $82,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148092, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 3 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force 3 of 3 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 8,333 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: 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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