New Castle County property record for 733 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,489 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $310,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,749 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.30-203 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-203 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,489 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 569 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Block | 29 |
| Legal Lot Number | 502 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-203
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Sep 26, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 15, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201977277 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000026579 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000072454 |
| Map Reference | MF 200604250038920 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 01, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210622-0072454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| 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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| Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000072458 |
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| Date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210622-0072458 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000077277 |
| Map Reference | MF 20030626-0076831 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190926-0077277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, 733, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 733 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000077281 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190926-0077281 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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 | $2,749.00 (-0.69%) | $402,600 (+362.23%) Land $80,000 Building $322,600 | |
| 2024 | $351,360 | ||
| 2023 | $2,768.00 | $87,100 Land $6,400 Building $80,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Based on FCC filings for 530 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from several systems |
| Last State Inspection | Oct 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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