New Castle County property record for 741 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,489 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $400 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.30-208 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-208 |
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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 |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 741 OBSERVATORY DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6835 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 498 |
| 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 10-048.30-208
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 741 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 11, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201835371 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 741 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019411 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210216-0019411 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 357 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 741 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000035371 |
| Map Reference | DOC20060425-0038920 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180713-0035371 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 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 | 741 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6835 |
| Document Number | 0000035372 |
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| Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180713-0035372 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| 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 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 | $403,100 (+357.03%) Land $80,000 Building $323,100 | ||
| 2024 | $367,920 | ||
| 2023 | $400.00 | $88,200 Land $6,100 Building $82,100 |
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 | 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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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