New Castle County property record for 85 Caravel Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,503 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,719 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,067 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-190 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-190 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,503 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,131 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 35,719 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 183 ft deep x 193 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 85 CARAVEL DR |
|---|---|
| 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 | 128 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, APN 11-032.00-190, as of April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 CARAVEL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1651 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 01, 1986 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 01, 1986 |
| Deed Book / Page | 350 / 252 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll as of April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina 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 | $549,200 (+274.88%) Land $106,700 Building $442,500 | ||
| 2024 | $483,840 | ||
| 2023 | $6,067.00 | $146,500 (-) Land $16,700 Building $129,800 | |
| 2022 | $146,500 Land $16,700 Building $129,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148103, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · 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 | 1 in force |
| 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 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000552, 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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