New Castle County property record for 1 Whirlaway Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,737 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $260,043 (Nov 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $4,293 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Mortgage Feb 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-041.10-038 |
| Primary APN | 11-041.10-038 |
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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 | 2,737 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,516 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 | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 118 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 WHIRLAWAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3310 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE HILL AT LEX FRM |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1013 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-041.10-038
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3310 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Feb 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SOFI LENDING CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 20, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200196492 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 13, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000031465 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055591 |
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| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210510-0055591 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | May 06, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3310 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000019030 |
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| Date | Feb 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210216-0019030 |
| Name | SOFI LENDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Lending Institution |
| Address | SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84121 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2036 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,293.00 (+34.45%) | $530,700 (+517.81%) Land $106,800 Building $423,900 | |
| 2024 | $495,270 | ||
| 2023 | $3,193.00 | $85,900 (-) Land $14,300 Building $71,600 | |
| 2022 | $85,900 Land $14,300 Building $71,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 58 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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