New Castle County property record for 501 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,763 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $525,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,692 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Mar 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-073 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-073 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,763 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,715 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 436 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 501 HOWELL SCHOOL RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-043.00-073
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 501 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 06, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 06, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 06, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 03, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202617067 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 501 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000125488 |
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| Date | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211029-0125488 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Property Address | 501 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2351 |
| Document Number | 0000017067 |
| Map Reference | MF 4704 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 05, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260306-0017067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 501 HOWELL SCHOOL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2351 |
| Document Number | 0000017071 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 06, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260306-0017071 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2056 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 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 | $3,692.00 (+1.76%) | $566,400 (+420.59%) Land $129,000 Building $437,400 | |
| 2024 | $3,628.00 (+10.31%) | $108,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $88,800 | $437,490 |
| 2023 | $3,289.00 | $108,800 Land $20,000 Building $88,800 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| 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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