New Castle County property record for 985 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $382,500 (Mar 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,325 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-042.20-127 |
| Primary APN | 11-042.20-127 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 94 ft wide |
| Street Address | 985 HOWELL SCHOOL RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701 |
| Property Category | Public Works |
| Property Type | Public Works > Public Utility (Electric, Water, Gas, Etc.) |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL WOODS |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2750 WRANGLE HILL RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1732 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 348 / 23 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,325.00 (+553.09%) | $159,600 (+1,512.12%) Land $129,000 Building $30,600 |
| 2023 | $356.00 Additional exemption filed | $9,900 Land $4,600 Building $5,300 |
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 | 8 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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 83 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
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