New Castle County property record for 1472 Olmsted Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,726 sqft · built 2011 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $575,000 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $4,654 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-026.00-164 |
| Primary APN | 12-026.00-164 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,726 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,064 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2011 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2011 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1472 OLMSTED DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-4958 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | RED LION CHASE PHASE 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 172 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-026.00-164
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1472 OLMSTED DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4958 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 28, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 01, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201549176 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,654.00 (-8.13%) | $681,600 (+327.6%) Land $123,600 Building $558,000 | |
| 2024 | $769,950 | ||
| 2023 | $5,066.00 | $159,400 Land $15,000 Building $144,400 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030164012, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 | 3 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 60 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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