New Castle County property record for 12 Ritchie Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,708 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,426 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.20-023 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.20-023 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,708 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 119 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 12 RITCHIE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMESTOWNE |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2015 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-033.20-023
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 RITCHIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1119 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 05, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN ADVISORS |
| Oct 05, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 2014159403 |
| Deed Book / Page | 301 / 15 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 RITCHIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1119 |
| Document Number | 0000053317 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 RITCHIE DR BEAR DE 197011119, BEAR, DE 19701-1119 |
| Document Number | 0000053317 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53317 |
| Name | AMERICAN ADVISORS |
|---|---|
| Address | ORANGE, CA 92868 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 948 Months |
| Due | Oct 12, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.54% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 12 RITCHIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1119 |
| Document Number | 0000053487 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 05, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 08, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 RITCHIE DR BEAR DE 197011119, BEAR, DE 19701-1119 |
| Document Number | 0000053487 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 53487 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 948 Months |
| Due | Oct 15, 2096 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.54% |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,000 (+435.77%) Land $64,000 Building $303,000 | ||
| 2024 | $337,410 | ||
| 2023 | $1,426.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $68,500 (-) Land $12,500 Building $56,000 | |
| 2022 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $68,500 Land $12,500 Building $56,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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