New Castle County property record for 797 Observatory Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Townhouse |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
| Square Footage | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $3,452.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-340 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 580 sqft 1st Floor |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass Roof |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 797 OBSERVATORY DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6868 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | L342 THRU 518 |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 342 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-340
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 116 E SCOTLAND DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1766 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2022 | Assignment of Agreement of Sale, Transfer |
| Feb 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Building or Construction Mortgage HOWARD BANK |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 03, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000063130 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Assignment of Agreement of Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 797 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6868 |
| Document Number | 0000044465 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20200415-0029562 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220426-0044465 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 03, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 116 E SCOTLAND DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1766 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 DELAWARE AVE, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1490 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 797 OBSERVATORY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6868 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009968 |
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| Date | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190208-0009968 |
| Name | HOWARD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19713 |
| Type | Building or Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 | $3,452.00 (+29%) | $430,000 (+410.69%) Land $80,000 Building $350,000 | |
| 2024 | $316,530 | ||
| 2023 | $2,676.00 | $84,200 Land $6,100 Building $78,100 |
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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