New Castle County property record for 1239 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1958 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $469,900 (Jan 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,333 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Jan 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 10-053.00-019 |
| Primary APN | 10-053.00-019 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1958 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1958 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 222 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1239 RED LION RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1820 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3029 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LUMINATE BANK |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 6, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 20261071 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 21, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000076528 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Number | 0000001071 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260106-0001071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Number | 0000001075 |
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| Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260106-0001075 |
| Name | LUMINATE BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Number | 0000001071 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260106-0001071 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Number | 0000039806 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20050803007658 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240621-0039806 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1239 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1820 |
| Document Number | 0000039810 |
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| Date | Jun 21, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240621-0039810 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2054 |
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 | $2,333.00 (+55.12%) | $357,900 (+693.57%) Land $95,900 Building $262,000 | |
| 2024 | $1,504.00 (+118.29%) | $45,100 (-) Land $9,500 Building $35,600 | $186,480 |
| 2023 | $689.00 (-3.5%) Disabled Person's exemption | $45,100 (-) Land $9,500 Building $35,600 | |
| 2022 | $714.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $45,100 Land $9,500 Building $35,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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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