New Castle County property record for 14 Orchid Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,163 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $172,300 (Aug 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2023 Transfer May 2023 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-046.20-121 |
| Primary APN | 11-046.20-121 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,104 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 543 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 14 ORCHID DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 112 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-046.20-121
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 24, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Aug 28, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2326 / 279 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 06, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000047449 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000047449 |
| Map Reference | MF 12612 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 06, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230719-0047449 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2023 |
| 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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| Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000033235 |
| Map Reference | MF 12612 |
| Instrument Date | May 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230524-0033235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 05, 2023 |
| 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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| Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000033239 |
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| Date | May 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230524-0033239 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 14 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000043744 |
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| Date | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180828-0043744 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,355.00 (+42.51%) | $539,400 (+554.61%) Land $104,000 Building $435,400 | |
| 2024 | $437,220 | ||
| 2023 | $3,056.00 (-0.16%) | $82,400 (-) Land $11,800 Building $70,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,061.00 | $82,400 Land $11,800 Building $70,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148113, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 316 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system DE0000552, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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