New Castle County property record for 12 Blue Spruce Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $310,780 (May 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $3,628 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit Aug 2022 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-028.40-403 |
| Primary APN | 11-028.40-403 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 81 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-4126 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 77 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5003 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 17, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Aug 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PHILADELPHIA FCU |
| Jul 19, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage PHILADELPHIA FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 10, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200544501 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Document Number | 0000003155 |
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| Date | Jan 17, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240117-0003155 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Jan 3, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000083136 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220822-0083136 |
| Name | PHILADELPHIA FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4126 |
| Document Number | 0000072945 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220719-0072945 |
| Name | PHILADELPHIA FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | PHILADELPHIA, PA 19154 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | Jun 15, 2037 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,628.00 (-12.79%) | $430,500 (+338.39%) Land $86,100 Building $344,400 | |
| 2024 | $425,160 | ||
| 2023 | $4,160.00 (-0.31%) | $98,200 (-) Land $12,900 Building $85,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,173.00 | $98,200 Land $12,900 Building $85,300 |
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.
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 | 1 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 |
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| 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 194 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 |
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