New Castle County property record for 540 Connell Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
| Square Footage | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (1983) |
| Tax Bill | $2,187.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 12-012.00-164 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,320 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,320 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch Style |
| Exterior Material | Stucco Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 190 ft x 185 ft Depth x Width |
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
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| Street Address | 540 CONNELL DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2240 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BRIERLEY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-012.00-164
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2240 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage ANN M VASQUEZ |
| Dec 01, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Feb 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARTISANS BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 01, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 01, 1983 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 122 / 18 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 540 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016495 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240318-0016495 |
| Name | ANN M VASQUEZ |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 3784 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 9 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2024 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2240 |
| Document Number | 0000079981 |
| Map Reference | MF 9461 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231201-0079981 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2240 |
| Document Number | 0000079985 |
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| Date | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231201-0079985 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 540 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2240 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000012016 |
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| Date | Feb 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190219-0012016 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | Jan 30, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
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 | $2,187.00 (+16.64%) | $335,500 (+858.57%) Land $133,400 Building $202,100 | |
| 2024 | $313,020 | ||
| 2023 | $1,875.00 (+164.83%) | $35,000 (-) Land $9,800 Building $25,200 | |
| 2022 | $708.00 | $35,000 Land $9,800 Building $25,200 |
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 | Low above 5% of the US · above 22% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,000 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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