New Castle County property record for 79 Caravel Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 4,795 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $481,443 (Jul 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $6,117 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2017 Mortgage May 2018 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-187 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-187 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,795 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,450 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 182 ft deep x 135 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 79 CARAVEL DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1651 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 79 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 10, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SANTANDER BANK NA |
| May 7, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200473169 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000021751 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 79 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000001695 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170110-0001695 |
| Name | SANTANDER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 79 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000021751 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 21751 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 79 CARAVEL DR BEAR DE 197011651, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,117.00 (-6.04%) | $751,500 (+378.05%) Land $92,000 Building $659,500 | |
| 2024 | $702,450 | ||
| 2023 | $6,510.00 | $157,200 Land $16,600 Building $140,600 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 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 | 1 in force |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| 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 |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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