New Castle County property record for 131 Bernice Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
| Square Footage | 2,427 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage | Attached, 484 sqft |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $3,844.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 11-037.40-020 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,427 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,251 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 180 ft x 121 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 131 BERNICE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2040 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 91 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-037.40-020
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 131 BERNICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2040 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Vesting | Tenant By Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Jun 18, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jun 11, 2019 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Jun 12, 1992 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201943675 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 131 BERNICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2040 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031207 |
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| Date | Mar 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210316-0031207 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 18, 2019 |
| Property Address | 131 BERNICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2040 |
| Document Number | 0000045873 |
| Map Reference | MF 9557 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190618-0045873 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Property Address | 131 BERNICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2040 |
| Document Number | 0000043675 |
| Map Reference | MF 9557 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190611-0043675 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 131 BERNICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2040 |
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 | Appoquinimink 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 | $3,844.00 (+11.13%) | $476,300 (+411.05%) Land $91,500 Building $384,800 | |
| 2024 | $451,170 | ||
| 2023 | $3,459.00 | $93,200 Land $16,300 Building $76,900 |
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 |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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