New Castle County property record for 1451 Olmsted Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 5,047 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $779,655 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $6,435 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Line of Credit May 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-019.00-295 |
| Primary APN | 12-019.00-295 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 5,047 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,740 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-4961 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | RED LION CHASE PHASE 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 130 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
1451 Olmsted Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 16, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMIERCA NA |
| May 12, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 26, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20147975 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000050966 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Document Number | 0000024353 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624353 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Document Number | 0000024353, |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202624353 |
| Name | BANK OF AMIERCA NA |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 28, 2056 |
| Rate | 5.98% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Document Number | 0000050966 |
| Map Reference | MF 20050920099821 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220512-0050966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 23, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1451 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Document Number | 0000050970 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220512-0050970 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.5% |
| Type Change Date | May 1, 2027 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 5.5% |
| Index | Other |
| Max Rate | 8.5% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1451 Olmsted Dr was $6,435.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,435.00 | $942,300 Land $125,500 Building $816,800 | |
| 2024 | $1,017,900 | ||
| 2023 | $6,802.00 | $214,000 Land $15,700 Building $198,300 |
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 1451 Olmsted Dr 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 | 3 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 1451 Olmsted Dr 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 75% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 94 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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