New Castle County property record for 127 Lums Pond Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 7 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,817 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 4.08 acres (177,725 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $34,000 (May 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $3,721 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-098 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-098 |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,817 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,787 sqft |
| Basement Area | 980 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 177,725 sqft (4.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 681 ft deep x 57 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 127 LUMS POND RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2145 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| 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 April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 127 LUMS POND RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2145 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 22, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 1986 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 377 / 303 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 127 LUMS POND RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2145 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047728 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210422-0047728 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Property Address | 127 LUMS POND RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2145 |
| Document Number | 0000074784 |
| Map Reference | MF 6951 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251015-0074784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 127 LUMS POND RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2145 |
| Document Number | 0000074788 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251015-0074788 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2040 |
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 | $549,000 (+351.48%) Land $188,300 Building $360,700 | ||
| 2024 | $3,721.00 (+11.27%) | $121,600 (-) Land $29,200 Building $92,400 | $489,870 |
| 2023 | $3,344.00 | $121,600 Land $29,200 Building $92,400 |
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 | 3 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | 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 |
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| 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 83 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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