New Castle County property record for 1520 Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.09 acres (3,920 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jul 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,581 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-029.00-012 |
| Primary APN | 11-029.00-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 872 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Roof Type | Sawtooth |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,920 sqft (0.09 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Heating System | HVAC |
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| Street Address | 1520 PORTER RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | I |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3033 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1520 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2112 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200762165 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 1520 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2112 |
| Document Number | 0000032497 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 32497 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,150.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 6 ADELAIDE CT NEWARK DE 197022068, NEWARK, DE 19702-2068 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,581.00 (+29.06%) | $369,400 (+1,160.75%) Land $129,000 Building $240,400 |
| 2023 | $1,225.00 | $29,300 Land $2,300 Building $27,000 |
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.
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 | 4 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 221 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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