New Castle County property record for 1 Riva Ridge Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,091 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.4 acres (17,424 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $640,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $4,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-046.20-034 |
| Primary APN | 11-046.20-034 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,091 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,630 sqft |
| Basement Area | 135 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 17,424 sqft (0.4 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 154 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAR CREEK AT LEX F |
| Legal Lot Number | 62 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
1 Riva Ridge Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 4, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Deed Document Number | 202321096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000021096 |
| Map Reference | MF 11028 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230404-0021096 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 15, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000021100 |
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| Date | Apr 4, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230404-0021100 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000113118 |
| Map Reference | MF 11028 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201211-0113118 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000113122 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201211-0113122 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1 Riva Ridge Ln was $4,648.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,648.00 | $574,300 Land $110,300 Building $464,000 | |
| 2024 | $592,290 | ||
| 2023 | $3,620.00 | $97,200 Land $14,500 Building $82,700 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1 Riva Ridge Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1 Riva Ridge Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 347 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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