New Castle County property record for 137 Countryside Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,870 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 2 acres (87,120 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Aug 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $5,052 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-040 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,383 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 87,120 sqft (2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 277 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 137 COUNTRYSIDE LN |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | LLA - COUNTRYSIDE FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
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.
137 Countryside Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2015.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 COUNTRYSIDE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2011 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 3, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201539589 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 137 COUNTRYSIDE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2011 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000094187 |
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| Date | Nov 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191120-0094187 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 137 Countryside Ln was $5,052.
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 | $5,052.00 | $620,600 Land $148,000 Building $472,600 | |
| 2024 | $187,560 | ||
| 2023 | $117,400 Land $19,800 Building $97,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 137 Countryside Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 137 Countryside Ln is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 63 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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