216 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 216 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Square Footage2,816 sqft Living Area
Lot Size22,216 sqft (0.51 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$435,000 (2007)
Tax Bill$3,900.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-038.20-018

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Building Area2,816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,600 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1997
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1997
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area22,216 sqft (0.51 acres)
Depth X Width200 ft x 110 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address216 RICE DR
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1893
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCARAVEL HUNT
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract14809

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-038.20-018

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address216 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity
VestingJoint Tenants

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 27, 2007 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 27, 2007 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 19, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number200718354
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address216 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 01, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000083537
DateAug 23, 2022
Instrument20220823-0083537
Lender
NameDEL-ONE FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDOVER, DE 19904
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term178 Months
DueJun 25, 2037
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial 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$3,900.00 (+13.94%)$571,100 (+430.27%) Land $93,600 Building $477,500
2024$540,450
2023$3,423.00$107,700 Land $15,300 Building $92,400

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; 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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