New Castle County property record for 1549 Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,406 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 1.12 acres (48,787 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,391 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-029.00-006 |
| Primary APN | 11-029.00-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,406 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,203 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 48,787 sqft (1.12 acres) |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 1549 PORTER RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2111 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEVY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Feb 26, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage SUN EAST FCU |
| Apr 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 6, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Dec 31, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202459377 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059377 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Document Number | 0000095376 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221004-0095376 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Document Number | 0000095380 |
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| Date | Oct 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221004-0095380 |
| Name | AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000040484 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210406-0040484 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 4, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000023333 |
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| Date | Feb 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210226-0023333 |
| Name | SUN EAST FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASTON, PA 19014 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2031 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031549 |
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| Date | Apr 22, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200422-0031549 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 347 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Document Number | 0000073258 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181231-0073258 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1549 PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2111 |
| Document Number | 0000073262 |
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| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181231-0073262 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,391.00 (+60.86%) | $416,600 (+718.47%) Land $140,900 Building $275,700 | |
| 2024 | $401,490 | ||
| 2023 | $2,108.00 | $50,900 Land $12,400 Building $38,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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.
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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