New Castle County property record for 723 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
| Square Footage | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $252,756 (2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,821.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-197 |
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| 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 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| 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 | 723 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 | 507 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-197
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 723 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Dec 02, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 03, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201218451 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000059583 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 723 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000059583 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20030626-0076831 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210519-0059583 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 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 |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 723 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 723 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000108409 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 02, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201202-0108409 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
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 | $2,821.00 (+11.63%) | $413,200 (+419.75%) Land $80,000 Building $333,200 | |
| 2024 | $344,430 | ||
| 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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