New Castle County property record for 14 Whirlaway Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,178 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.36 acres (15,682 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $615,000 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $606 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Line of Credit May 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-041.10-045 |
| Primary APN | 11-041.10-045 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,178 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,271 sqft |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,682 sqft (0.36 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 209 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 14 WHIRLAWAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | ROSE HILL AT LEX FRM |
| Legal Lot Number | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
14 Whirlaway Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 14 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3312 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 12, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| May 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOW VA RATES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 6, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202462876 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 14 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 21, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 14 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3312 |
| Document Number | 0000082422 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231212-0082422 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 300 Months |
| Due | Dec 4, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 14 WHIRLAWAY DR, BEAR, DE 19701-3312 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000061545 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210525-0061545 |
| Name | LOW VA RATES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | KANSAS CITY, MO 64114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 14 Whirlaway Dr was $606.
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 | $606.00 | $536,300 Land $107,500 Building $428,800 | |
| 2024 | $536,850 | ||
| 2023 | $3,193.00 | $85,900 Land $14,300 Building $71,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 14 Whirlaway Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 14 Whirlaway Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 58 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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