New Castle County property record for 238 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,055 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,182 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Aug 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-039.30-006 |
| Primary APN | 11-039.30-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,055 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,563 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 160 ft deep x 136 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 238 RICE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1893 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL HUNT |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3006 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 21, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 30, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 23, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000101040 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009782 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220121-0009782 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Document Number | 0000101040 |
| Map Reference | MF 9852 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210830-0101040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 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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| Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1893 |
| Document Number | 0000105830 |
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| Date | Nov 23, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201123-0105830 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 282 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2044 |
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 | $3,182.00 (-2.03%) | $466,000 (+355.97%) Land $93,000 Building $373,000 | |
| 2024 | $490,770 | ||
| 2023 | $3,248.00 | $102,200 Land $15,200 Building $87,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 2 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.
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 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 166 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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