New Castle County property record for 229 Rushes Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,091 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $191,250 (Sep 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $2,679 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Line of Credit Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-043.40-090 |
| Primary APN | 10-043.40-090 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,091 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,308 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 229 RUSHES DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS CROFT |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 189 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4005 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-043.40-090
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 229 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1406 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201546452 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 01, 2009 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028365 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000054837 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230816-0054837 |
| Name | FRANKLIN MINT FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | CHADDS FORD, PA 19317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 229 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1406 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030992 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210315-0030992 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
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 and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,679.00 (-6.85%) | $393,600 (+332.53%) Land $68,300 Building $325,300 | |
| 2024 | $369,270 | ||
| 2023 | $2,876.00 | $91,000 Land $10,200 Building $80,800 |
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 | 1 in force |
| 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 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 · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 203 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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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