New Castle County property record for 857 Pulaski Hwy, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1956 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $52,000 (May 1979) |
| Tax Bill | $645 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.00-013 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.00-013 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,344 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1956 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1956 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
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| Street Address | 857 PULASKI HWY |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1294 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | CR |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
857 Pulaski Hwy is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 1979.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 655 CONNELL DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2243 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1979 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 105 / 307 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 857 Pulaski Hwy was $645, down 69.1% from the year before.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $645.00 (-69.14%) | $219,300 (+530.17%) Land $219,300 | |
| 2024 | $2,090.00 (+98.67%) | $34,800 (-) Land $6,900 Building $27,900 | $319,500 |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 | $34,800 (-) Land $6,900 Building $27,900 | |
| 2022 | $34,800 Land $6,900 Building $27,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 857 Pulaski Hwy in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 857 Pulaski Hwy has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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