New Castle County property record for 16 Lauren Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,744 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.18 acres (51,401 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-052.00-038 |
| Primary APN | 10-052.00-038 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,372 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 51,401 sqft (1.18 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 16 LAUREN DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1805 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREN FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3030 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 LAUREN DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1805 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 9, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 21, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 1, 1975 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202429612 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2024 |
| Property Address | 16 LAUREN DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1805 |
| Document Number | 0000029612 |
| Map Reference | MF 2735 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240509-0029612 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 22, 2024 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 16 LAUREN DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1805 |
| Document Number | 0000029616 |
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| Date | May 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240509-0029616 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 LAUREN DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1805 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000048796 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170921-0048796 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $3,294.00 (+36.12%) | $505,400 (+381.79%) Land $141,900 Building $363,500 | |
| 2024 | $425,250 | ||
| 2023 | $2,420.00 | $104,900 Land $22,300 Building $82,600 |
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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 42 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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