New Castle County property record for 212 Vela St, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,711 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Construction Loan Mar 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.30-107 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-107 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,790 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 212 VELA ST |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6864 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 233 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3022 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-048.30-107
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 212 VELA ST, BEAR, DE 19701-6864 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 08, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage HOWARD BANK |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 212 VELA ST, BEAR, DE 19701-6864 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009968 |
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| Date | Feb 08, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190208-0009968 |
| Name | HOWARD BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEWARK, DE 19713 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Property Address | 212 VELA ST, BEAR, DE 19701-6864 |
| Document Number | 0000020658 |
| Map Reference | DOC20060425-0038920 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190322-0020658 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 212 VELA ST, BEAR, DE 19701-6864 |
| Document Number | 0000020662 |
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| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190322-0020662 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,711.00 (-14.18%) | $397,000 (+299.4%) Land $80,400 Building $316,600 |
| 2023 | $3,159.00 | $99,400 (-) Land $7,900 Building $91,500 |
| 2022 | $99,400 Land $7,900 Building $91,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 276 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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