New Castle County property record for 252 Benjamin Blvd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
| Square Footage | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $168,400 (1991) |
| Tax Bill | $3,756.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 11-032.30-236 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,210 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,135 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 180 ft x 121 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1690 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL FARMS SEC 6 |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.30-236
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD, BEAR, DE 19701-1690 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
| Nov 13, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit RBS CITIZENS NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 1991 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 1265 / 294 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD, BEAR, DE 19701-1690 |
| Document Number | 0000105803 |
| Map Reference | MF G850 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 03, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210913-0105803 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 22, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD, BEAR, DE 19701-1690 |
| Document Number | 0000105807 |
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| Date | Sep 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210913-0105807 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BLUE BELL, PA 19422 |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD, BEAR, DE 19701-1690 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000034857 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170712-0034857 |
| Name | DITECH FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | TAMPA, FL 33607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2037 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 252 BENJAMIN BLVD, BEAR, DE 19701-1690 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000059095 |
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| Date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171113-0059095 |
| Name | RBS CITIZENS NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Nov 05, 2032 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise). |
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 | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,756.00 (-11.69%) | $461,400 (+349.27%) Land $91,500 Building $369,900 | |
| 2024 | $446,580 | ||
| 2023 | $4,253.00 | $102,700 Land $16,300 Building $86,400 |
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.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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