New Castle County property record for 20 Valerie Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,272 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $180,000 (Aug 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $3,684 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Oct 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-033.10-016 |
| Primary APN | 11-033.10-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,272 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,272 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 20 VALERIE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL EAST SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
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.
20 Valerie Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 1996.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Oct 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PNC BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 9, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 2151 / 15 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 20 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Document Number | 0000017382 |
| Map Reference | MF 5437 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220210-0017382 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 20 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Document Number | 0000017386 |
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| Date | Feb 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220210-0017386 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 20 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000054865 |
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| Date | Oct 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171020-0054865 |
| Name | PNC BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | PITTSBURGH, PA 15222 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Valerie Dr was $3,684.
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 | $3,684.00 | $452,600 Land $87,900 Building $364,700 | |
| 2024 | $450,090 | ||
| 2023 | $4,162.00 | $100,500 Land $19,600 Building $80,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 20 Valerie Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 20 Valerie Dr is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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 117 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 |
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