New Castle County property record for 157 Portside Ct, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,916 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $412,000 (Nov 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $3,939 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-025.00-120 |
| Primary APN | 12-025.00-120 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,916 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,548 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 153 ft deep x 99 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 157 PORTSIDE CT |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2287 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | MARINERS WATCH |
| Legal Lot Number | 134 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4004 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-025.00-120
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 PORTSIDE CT, BEAR, DE 19701-2287 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP |
| Nov 04, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 05, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201988693 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 157 PORTSIDE CT, BEAR, DE 19701-2287 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000085002 |
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| Date | Sep 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200930-0085002 |
| Name | PRINCETON MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TITUSVILLE, NJ 08560 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 04, 2019 |
| Property Address | 157 PORTSIDE CT, BEAR, DE 19701-2287 |
| Document Number | 0000088693 |
| Map Reference | MF 12494 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191104-0088693 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 157 PORTSIDE CT, BEAR, DE 19701-2287 |
| Document Number | 0000088697 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 04, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191104-0088697 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $3,939.00 (+26.13%) | $578,600 (+485.63%) Land $123,600 Building $455,000 | |
| 2024 | $525,240 | ||
| 2023 | $3,123.00 | $98,800 (-) Land $12,600 Building $86,200 | |
| 2022 | $98,800 Land $12,600 Building $86,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030164014, 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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 1 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force 1 of 1 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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