New Castle County property record for 222 Hope Ct W, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,744 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.74 acres (32,234 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $540,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $3,302 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Apr 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-138 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-138 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,744 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,020 sqft |
| Basement Area | 196 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,234 sqft (0.74 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 345 ft deep x 107 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 222 HOPE CT W |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3371 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS III |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| 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.
222 Hope Ct W is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 18, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 222 HOPE CT W, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO |
| Apr 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ARTISANS BANK |
| Feb 13, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 4, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 20, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202659548 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 222 HOPE CT W, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
| Document Number | 0000059548 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659548 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVICES, WOLTERS KLUWER FINANCIAL SERVI |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,363,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 222 HOPE CT W, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
| Document Number | 0000059552, |
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| Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202659552 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.47% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 222 HOPE CT W, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000032080 |
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| Date | Apr 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200423-0032080 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Property Address | 222 HOPE CT W, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
| Document Number | 0000007429 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 7429 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 222 HOPE CT W BEAR DE 197013371, BEAR, DE 19701-3371 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 222 Hope Ct W was $3,302.
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 | $3,302.00 | $483,600 Land $106,900 Building $376,700 | |
| 2024 | $411,120 | ||
| 2023 | $3,051.00 | $96,000 Land $17,200 Building $78,800 |
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 222 Hope Ct W in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 3 in force |
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 222 Hope Ct W 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 |
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| 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 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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