New Castle County property record for 173 Countryside Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,757 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 4.75 acres (206,910 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $500,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,614 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-037.00-030 |
| Primary APN | 11-037.00-030 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,757 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,757 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 206,910 sqft (4.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 675 ft deep x 359 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 173 COUNTRYSIDE LN |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2011 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | LLA - COUNTRYSIDE FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 22B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1001 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
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.
173 Countryside Ln is held in a trust since July 2025.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 28, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 176 COUNTRYSIDE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2008 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 9, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202547294 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000023171 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Property Address | 173 COUNTRYSIDE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2011 |
| Document Number | 0000027218 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202627218 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 176 COUNTRYSIDE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2008 |
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 | $545,600 Land $234,100 Building $311,500 | ||
| 2024 | $300,060 | ||
| 2023 | $4,614.00 | $123,500 (-) Land $36,200 Building $87,300 | |
| 2022 | $123,500 Land $36,200 Building $87,300 |
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 173 Countryside Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 8 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.
Wildfire risk around 173 Countryside Ln 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| 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 39 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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