Google street view image for 968 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

Off market jan 2003 for $165K

$402,655

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $1,247/mo

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1.5 ba

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1,500

sq ft

968 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

968 Howell School Rd is a 1,500 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 02, 2003 for $165,000. Based on Redfin's Bear data, we estimate the home's value is $402,655.

Single-familyProperty Type

1972Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$402,655

$238K since sold in January 2003$5,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 4.5% lower than the average sale price ($422K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$479,900
A
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SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$395,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths1,825 sq ft
247 Emelia Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD MAY 12, 2026
$369,900
C
3 beds1.5 baths1,825 sq ft
5 Worthy Down Ave, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$410,000
D
3 beds1.5 baths1,175 sq ft
11 Bowfin Dr, Newark, DE 19702
SOLD JUL 1, 2026
$395,000
E
3 beds1.5 baths1,900 sq ft
4 Hawkins Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD MAR 6, 2026
$480,000
F
3 beds2 baths1,850 sq ft
922 Sugar Pine Dr, Bear, DE 19701

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Market trends in 19701, DE

Last updated September 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-List Price

99.5%

0.0% MoM

Median sale price

$455K

$17K MoM

Avg. days on market

38d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

7 MoM

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Sale history for 968 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,303 (+32.0%)

$90,300 + $301,800

$392,100

2024

$2,503 (+17.7%)

$90,300 + $301,800

$392,100

2023

$2,127 (−0.7%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2022

$2,142 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2021

$2,116 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2020

$2,091 (+8.0%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2019

$1,937 (+3.9%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2018

$1,864 (+4.4%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2017

$1,785 (+9.5%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2016

$1,630 (+2.8%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2015

$1,586 (+0.3%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2014

$1,582

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2013

$1,582 (+6.0%)

$10,000 + $50,200

$60,200

2012

$1,493

$10,000 + $50,200

$60,200

Tax history for 968 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$3,303 (+32.0%)

$90,300 + $301,800

$392,100

2024

$2,503 (+17.7%)

$90,300 + $301,800

$392,100

2023

$2,127 (−0.7%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2022

$2,142 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2021

$2,116 (+1.2%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2020

$2,091 (+8.0%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2019

$1,937 (+3.9%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2018

$1,864 (+4.4%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2017

$1,785 (+9.5%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2016

$1,630 (+2.8%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2015

$1,586 (+0.3%)

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2014

$1,582

$9,600 + $50,200

$59,800

2013

$1,582 (+6.0%)

$10,000 + $50,200

$60,200

2012

$1,493

$10,000 + $50,200

$60,200

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Property details

Interior

Basement Information
Basement Type: Unfinished

Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 7

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Air

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1
Has Fireplace

Room Information
# of Rooms: 6

Exterior

Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Average
Building Style Type: Ranch
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Asphalt
Roof Shape Type: Gable

Property Information
Subdivision Name: PARKSIDE MANOR
Living Sq. Ft: 1,500
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,500
Building Sq. Ft: 1,500
# of Stories: 1

Parking & Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces: 1
Parking Type: Attached Garage
Garage / Carport Type: Attached

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,909
Legal Lot Number: 8
School Tax District: APPOQUINIMINK
Municipality Name: PENCADER HUNDRED
Acres: 0.48
Zoning Code: NC21
County Use Description: 1 FAM RES - PLATTED

Financial

Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Tax District County: PENCADER HUNDRED

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,500
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1972
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1104200012

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Summit Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 3.2mi

9/10

Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi

8/10

Appoquinimink High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.9mi

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 104° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

4/10 Air Factor

3 unhealthy days expected this year, 5 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Bear, DE • 19701

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$383,000 – $464,000

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Home values near 968 Howell School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
932 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$388,379
988 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 5 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1800 Sq. Ft.	$414,683

Address	Redfin Estimate
984 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$390,430
1 Vollmar Ct, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$496,773

Address	Redfin Estimate
976 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$378,981
116 Michael Ln, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1585 Sq. Ft.	$497,174

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