New Castle County property record for 142 Matthew Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 3.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Colonial |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
| Square Footage | 3,163 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Primary APN | 11-039.10-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 3,163 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,938 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Brick Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Hip Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 244 ft x 53 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 142 MATTHEW DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1885 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL HUNT |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-039.10-024
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 142 MATTHEW DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1885 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Vesting | Owner is a Trust, Trust |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 1997 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 1997 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2236 / 237 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 05, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008756 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 22, 2018 |
| Property Address | 142 MATTHEW DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1885 |
| Document Number | 0000008756 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 05, 2018 |
| Instrument | 8756 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 28, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 142 MATTHEW DR BEAR DE 197011885, BEAR, DE 19701-1885 |
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 | Colonial 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 | $596,500 (+405.51%) Land $97,100 Building $499,400 | ||
| 2024 | $547,560 | ||
| 2023 | $3,750.00 | $118,000 Land $15,500 Building $102,500 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|
Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures