New Castle County property record for 1556 Red Lion Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $390,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,687 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-006.00-020 |
| Primary APN | 12-006.00-020 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 1556 RED LION RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | BEG ON ELY RIGHT OF WAY OF PUBLIC RD LEADING FROM KIRKWOOD TO RED LION AT 70 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | DAVID SUBD |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
1556 Red Lion Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1556 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202484782 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1556 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 27, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1556 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000082724 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251117-0082724 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 481 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2065 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1556 RED LION RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1816 |
| Document Number | 0000127927 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211104-0127927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 22 BLEVINS DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-4152 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1556 Red Lion Rd was $2,687.
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 | $2,687.00 | $412,200 Land $139,300 Building $272,900 | |
| 2024 | $351,090 | ||
| 2023 | $4,560.00 (+100.88%) | $65,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $50,300 | |
| 2022 | $2,270.00 | $65,300 Land $15,000 Building $50,300 |
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 1556 Red Lion Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2024.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · rainfall accumulation |
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 1556 Red Lion Rd 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 153 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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