New Castle County property record for 719 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
| Square Footage | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $260,665 (2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,818.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-195 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 2 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 418 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 719 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6835 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Block | 30 |
| Legal Lot Number | 509 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-195
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 719 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 23, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage UTILITIES EMPLOYEES CU |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 20, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201175751 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 719 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 09, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000013286 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210129-0013286 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 719 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000029122 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190423-0029122 |
| Name | UTILITIES EMPLOYEES CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | READING, PA 19610 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Apr 26, 2039 |
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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,818.00 (+11.52%) | $412,700 (+419.12%) Land $80,000 Building $332,700 | |
| 2024 | $334,170 | ||
| 2023 | $2,527.00 | $79,500 Land $5,400 Building $74,100 |
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 6% of the US · above 25% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 5,556 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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