New Castle County property record for 1053 Bear Rd, New Castle, DE 19720
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,712 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 1.15 acres (50,094 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,770 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Jul 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-044.40-005 |
| Primary APN | 10-044.40-005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,712 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,712 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 50,094 sqft (1.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 384 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1053 BEAR RD |
|---|---|
| City | NEW CASTLE |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19720-4646 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | MONTEREY FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1053 BEAR RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4646 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1053 BEAR RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4646 |
| Document Number | 0000014841 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220202-0014841 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1053 BEAR RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4646 |
| Document Number | 0000014845 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220202-0014845 |
| Name | FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | EAST LANSING, MI 48823 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2052 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1053 BEAR RD, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4646 |
| Document Number | 0000062028 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 62028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1053 BEAR RD NEW CASTLE DE 197204646, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4646 |
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 | $2,770.00 (+27.3%) | $424,900 (+490.14%) Land $125,400 Building $299,500 | |
| 2024 | $430,470 | ||
| 2023 | $2,176.00 | $72,000 Land $16,500 Building $55,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 250 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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