New Castle County property record for 81 Caravel Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,183 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $289,800 (May 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage May 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-188 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-188 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,183 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,713 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| 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 | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 81 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 | 131 |
| 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 May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 81 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| May 3, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
| Apr 26, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 3, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 26, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201821145 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027256 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 81 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000121899 |
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| Date | Oct 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211021-0121899 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 81 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000021145 |
| Map Reference | DOC4662 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180503-0021145 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 242 AVONBRIDGE DR, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-2869 |
| Document Number | 0000021146 |
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| Date | May 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180503-0021146 |
| Name | EVERETT FINANCIAL INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 81 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Document Number | 0000020419 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20419 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $374.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1661 WORTHINGTON RD #100 WEST PALM BEACH FL 334096493, 100, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33409-6493 |
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 | $3,940.00 (-29.16%) | $484,000 (+260.39%) Land $92,000 Building $392,000 | |
| 2024 | $416,250 | ||
| 2023 | $5,562.00 | $134,300 Land $16,600 Building $117,700 |
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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