New Castle County property record for 10 Brighton Way, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,196 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,332 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-002.30-011 |
| Primary APN | 12-002.30-011 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,196 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 277 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2278 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 88 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
10 Brighton Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2017.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2278 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOWER LLC |
| Dec 29, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201767763 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2278 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000013157 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220128-0013157 |
| Name | LOWER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MD 21046 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2278 |
| Document Number | 0000067763 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171229-0067763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY, 10, BEAR, DE 19701-2278 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 10 BRIGHTON WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2278 |
| Document Number | 0000067764 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171229-0067764 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 10 Brighton Way was $3,332.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,332.00 | $487,900 Land $104,300 Building $383,600 | |
| 2024 | $465,660 | ||
| 2023 | $2,956.00 | $93,000 Land $14,200 Building $78,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 10 Brighton Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 10 Brighton Way 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 148 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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