Google street view image for 988 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

Off market oct 2005 for $140K

$417,154

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $951/mo

•

2.5 ba

•

1,800

sq ft

988 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 19701

About this home

988 Howell School Rd is a 1,800 square foot house on a 0.48 acre lot with 5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. - it last sold on October 13, 2005 for $140,000. Based on Redfin's Bear data, we estimate the home's value is $417,154.

Single-familyProperty Type

1960Year Built

0.48 acresLot Size

$232Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

Source:Public Records

Redfin Estimate

$417,154

$277K since sold in October 2005$2,000 since September

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This home's estimate is 17.1% lower than the average sale price ($503K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 19, 2026
$395,000
A
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247 Emelia Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$479,900
B
3 beds2.5 baths1,850 sq ft
106 Michael Ln, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD SEP 8, 2026
$535,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,850 sq ft
136 Bernice Dr, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD AUG 7, 2026
$635,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths3,675 sq ft
9 Eaton Pl, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$425,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
51 Cummings Ct, Bear, DE 19701
SOLD OCT 5, 2026
$550,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,790 sq ft
133 Carlotta 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

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7 MoM

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Sale history for 988 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,831 (+318.4%)

$90,300 + $305,100

$395,400

2024

$677 (+15.7%)

$90,300 + $305,100

$395,400

2023

$585 (−1.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2022

$593 (+1.0%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2021

$587 (+0.9%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2020

$582 (+6.2%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2019

$548 (+4.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2018

$525 (+4.8%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2017

$501 (+7.2%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2016

$467 (+6.6%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2015

$438 (−91.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2013

$5,105 (−47.1%)

$10,000 + $48,300

$58,300

2012

$9,643

$10,000 + $48,300

$58,300

Tax history for 988 Howell School Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,831 (+318.4%)

$90,300 + $305,100

$395,400

2024

$677 (+15.7%)

$90,300 + $305,100

$395,400

2023

$585 (−1.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2022

$593 (+1.0%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2021

$587 (+0.9%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2020

$582 (+6.2%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2019

$548 (+4.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2018

$525 (+4.8%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2017

$501 (+7.2%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2016

$467 (+6.6%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2015

$438 (−91.4%)

$9,600 + $48,300

$57,900

2013

$5,105 (−47.1%)

$10,000 + $48,300

$58,300

2012

$9,643

$10,000 + $48,300

$58,300

*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: 2
# of 1/2 Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 10

Heating & Cooling
Heating Type: Hot Water

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8

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: 1,800
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,797
Building Sq. Ft: 1,800
# of Stories: 1

Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 20,909
Legal Lot Number: 11
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: 5
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 1,800
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.48 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1960
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1104200009

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 • 5.2mi

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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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

$397,000 – $480,000

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Home values near 988 Howell School Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
968 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1500 Sq. Ft.	$407,593
976 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1350 Sq. Ft.	$381,572

Address	Redfin Estimate
932 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1925 Sq. Ft.	$387,926
1 Vollmar Ct, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1850 Sq. Ft.	$496,773

Address	Redfin Estimate
984 Howell School Rd, Bear, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1410 Sq. Ft.	$389,987
7 Vollmar Ct, Bear, DE 5 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3300 Sq. Ft.	$528,699

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