New Castle County property record for 1457 Olmsted Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,906 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,879 (Jul 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,038 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-019.00-298 |
| Primary APN | 12-019.00-298 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,906 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,230 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 | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1457 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 | 127 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
1457 Olmsted Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1457 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 30, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 8, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201432754 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 16, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000052570 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1457 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4961 |
| Document Number | 0000037327 |
| Map Reference | MF 200509290099821 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230609-0037327 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 901 MELISSA CT, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-5684 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1457 Olmsted Dr was $5,038.
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 | $5,038.00 | $737,800 Land $123,600 Building $614,200 | |
| 2024 | $870,120 | ||
| 2023 | $5,314.00 | $167,200 Land $13,600 Building $153,600 |
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 1457 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 1457 Olmsted 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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