New Castle County property record for 1453 Church Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 720 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.45 acres (19,602 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $124,900 (Aug 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $1,345 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.00-023 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.00-023 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 720 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 720 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 19,602 sqft (0.45 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 259 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Street Address | 1453 CHURCH RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1810 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEXINGTON SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
1453 Church Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in May 2020.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1453 CHURCH RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1810 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 21, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003101130 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000069043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1453 CHURCH RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000069043 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210611-0069043 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 30, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1453 CHURCH RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1810 |
| Document Number | 0000069047 |
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| Date | Jun 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210611-0069047 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 348 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1453 Church Rd was $1,345 with a senior citizen's exemption.
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 | $1,345.00 | $326,000 Land $93,800 Building $232,200 | |
| 2024 | $217,530 | ||
| 2023 | $1,251.00 | $41,400 Land $5,500 Building $35,900 |
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 1453 Church Rd 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 | 1 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 1453 Church Rd is low, with a 0.03% 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 | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 137 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 |
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