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20 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 20 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified August 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,457 sqft · built 1981
Lot Size0.2 acres (8,712 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$162,750 (Aug 2012)
Tax Bill$3,408 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-032.30-121

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-032.30-121

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,457 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,457 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1981
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1981
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area8,712 sqft (0.2 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 82 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address20 SOUTHBRIDGE RD
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionPORTER SQUARE
Legal Lot Number158
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract14810

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.30-121

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address20 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 01, 2012 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 01, 2012 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 02, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201242640
Prior Transfer DateApr 30, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000053364
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address20 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
Document Number0000073467
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 30, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address20 SOUTHBRIDGE RD BEAR DE 197011611, BEAR, DE 19701-1611

Mortgage

Document Number0000073467
DateSep 16, 2019
Instrument73467
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term324 Months
DueSep 15, 2046

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,408.00 (+23.3%)$404,300 (+525.85%) Land $82,300 Building $322,000
2024$310,770
2023$2,764.00$64,600 Land $12,700 Building $51,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148102, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
4 of 4 on primary residences
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2003)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2003, rainfall accumulation
Flood Events
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations (Sep 1999), 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Listed AreaWithin New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way
listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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