New Castle County property record for 485 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 1.39 acres (60,548 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $33,576 (Oct 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,641 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Oct 2018 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-071 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-071 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 966 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 60,548 sqft (1.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 467 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 | 485 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 | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-043.00-071
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 485 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 04, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure KIRSH TITLE SERVICES, KIRSH TITLE SVCS |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201853399 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 10, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035058 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Property Address | 485 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000064414 |
| Map Reference | MF 4704 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200804-0064414 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 485 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000064418 |
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| Date | Aug 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200804-0064418 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 485 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2316 |
| Document Number | 0000053399 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 53399 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | KIRSH TITLE SERVICES, KIRSH TITLE SVCS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $839.40 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 65 BLAIR LN ELKTON MD 219218013, ELKTON, MD 21921-8013 |
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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,641.00 (+18.33%) | $558,500 (+448.62%) Land $145,200 Building $413,300 | |
| 2024 | $422,190 | ||
| 2023 | $3,077.00 | $101,800 Land $20,900 Building $80,900 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| 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 as of August 1, 2026 · 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 |
Based on FCC filings for 83 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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