New Castle County property record for 254 Emelia Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,025 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.65 acres (28,314 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,817 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Dec 2020 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-033.00-310 |
| Primary APN | 11-033.00-310 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,025 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,025 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 254 EMELIA DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1702 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAY ACRES |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| 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 records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 254 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1702 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Dec 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Construction Loan · Construction Mortgage JOHNATHAN RYSCUCK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 254 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1702 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 19, 2022 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000004827 |
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| Date | Jan 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220112-0004827 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 120 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2032 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Property Address | 254 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000115821 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 115821 |
| Transaction Type | Construction Loan |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 250 EMELIA DR BEAR DE 197011702, BEAR, DE 19701-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000115821 |
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| Date | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 115821 |
| Name | JOHNATHAN RYSCUCK |
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| Address | 2740 GLASGOW AVE, NEWARK, DE 19702-4736 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 17, 2021 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,817.00 (-2.35%) | $469,000 (+396.82%) Land $96,700 Building $372,300 | |
| 2024 | $383,490 | ||
| 2023 | $3,909.00 (-0.18%) | $94,400 (-) Land $15,700 Building $78,700 | |
| 2022 | $3,916.00 | $94,400 Land $15,700 Building $78,700 |
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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