New Castle County property record for 703 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
| Square Footage | 2,388 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Last Sale | $263,000 (2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,836.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-187 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,388 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 628 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6835 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 517 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-187
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 29, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 08, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand Alone Second Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 08, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 25, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201837469 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048211 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Property Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000048211 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 03, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202648211 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000088226 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 08, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251208-0088226 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Stand Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2046 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000003170 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 08, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210108-0003170 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Property Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000037469 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180725-0037469 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 703 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000037470 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180725-0037470 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2048 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 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 | $2,836.00 (+7.51%) | $415,400 (+400.48%) Land $80,000 Building $335,400 | |
| 2024 | $349,380 | ||
| 2023 | $2,638.00 | $83,000 Land $5,700 Building $77,300 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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