New Castle County property record for 25 Orchid Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $274,000 (Sep 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,879 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Jun 2021 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-041.40-197 |
| Primary APN | 11-041.40-197 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 258 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 25 ORCHID DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-041.40-197
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 18, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 07, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARTISANS BANK |
| Apr 05, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 31, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit ARTISANS BANK |
| Sep 04, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Jun 25, 2019 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JG WENTWORTH HOME LENDING INC |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 18, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 15, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201361144 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000048098 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000031912 |
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| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230518-0031912 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000066493 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210607-0066493 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 119 Months |
| Due | May 24, 2031 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000039305 |
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| Date | Apr 05, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210405-0039305 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000087153 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191031-0087153 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2029 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Document Number | 0000071661 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 04, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 25 ORCHID DR BEAR DE 197016329, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Document Number | 0000071661 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 71661 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 09, 2049 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Property Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Document Number | 0000048098 |
| Map Reference | MF 12612 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190625-0048098 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 25 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6329 |
| Document Number | 0000048102 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190625-0048102 |
| Name | JG WENTWORTH HOME LENDING INC |
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| Type | Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2049 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink 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 | $3,879.00 (+40.9%) | $480,300 (+547.3%) Land $104,000 Building $376,300 | |
| 2024 | $471,690 | ||
| 2023 | $2,753.00 | $74,200 Land $11,600 Building $62,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148113, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · 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 | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 316 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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