New Castle County property record for 137 Hammersmith Way, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,304 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $687,000 (Apr 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,423 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale Dec 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-037.10-044 |
| Primary APN | 11-037.10-044 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 14 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,592 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2321 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | COLONY AT SUMMIT BRIDGE EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 64 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of July 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 15, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202626487 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000026487 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202626487 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $1,734,675.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000115119 |
| Map Reference | FILE 201708300044654 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221215-0115119 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount 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 | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000115123 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221215-0115123 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000093657 |
| Map Reference | DOC 201708300044654 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201022-0093657 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2021 |
| 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 | 137 HAMMERSMITH WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-2321 |
| Document Number | 0000093661 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201022-0093661 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,423.00 (+10.81%) | $673,600 (+408.38%) Land $133,200 Building $540,400 | |
| 2024 | $718,920 | ||
| 2023 | $4,894.00 | $132,500 Land $11,900 Building $120,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are 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 X minimal risk |
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| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% 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 225 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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