New Castle County property record for 232 Rushes Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,709 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $3,097 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-043.40-060 |
| Primary APN | 10-043.40-060 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,709 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 926 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 232 RUSHES DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1407 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS CROFT |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 68 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-043.40-060
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 232 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1407 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| May 19, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 02, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20164913 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 232 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1407 |
| Document Number | 0000143980 |
| Map Reference | DOC 201602020004913 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 06, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211216-0143980 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 322 RUSHES DRIVE, BEAR, DE 19701 |
| Document Number | 0000143984 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211216-0143984 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 232 RUSHES DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1407 |
| Document Number | 0000042608 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 232 RUSHES DR BEAR DE 197011407, BEAR, DE 19701-1407 |
| Document Number | 0000042608 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 42608 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
|---|---|
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 26, 2050 |
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 | $3,097.00 (+24.18%) | $455,000 (+476.68%) Land $68,000 Building $387,000 | |
| 2024 | $325,350 | ||
| 2023 | $2,494.00 | $78,900 Land $10,100 Building $68,800 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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