New Castle County property record for 20 Dorsey Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 984 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,376 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.20-057 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.20-057 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 984 sqft |
| Basement Area | 984 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20 DORSEY LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1218 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKLEY SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
20 Dorsey Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of June 23, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1218 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Commercial Mortgage HARD MONEY NJ LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 13, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202641717 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1218 |
| Document Number | 0000041717 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641717 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SOLUTI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $757,500.00 |
| 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 | 20 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1218 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000041721, |
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| Date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202641721 |
| Name | NEW AMERICAN FUNDING |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Property Address | 20 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1218 |
| Document Number | 0000003120 |
| Map Reference | MF 4967 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20260113-0003120 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2303 ROCKWELL RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19810-3131 |
| Document Number | 0000003124 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260113-0003124 |
| Name | HARD MONEY NJ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Dorsey Ln was $1,376, up 64.8% from the year before.
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 | $1,376.00 (+64.79%) | $316,800 (+528.57%) Land $64,000 Building $252,800 | |
| 2024 | $835.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,400 (-) Land $9,800 Building $40,600 | $322,740 |
| 2023 | Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,400 (-) Land $9,800 Building $40,600 | |
| 2022 | $182.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $50,400 Land $9,800 Building $40,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 20 Dorsey Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 20 Dorsey Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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: 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 314 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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