256 Gladstone Way, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 256 Gladstone Way, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,009 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$223,120 (Mar 2005)
Tax Bill	$2,494 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2020 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`10-033.10-872`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`10-033.10-872`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,009 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,009 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	256 GLADSTONE WAY
City	BEAR
State	DE
Zip	19701-3518
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	ST
Legal Subdivision	CROSSINGS AT CHRISTIANA
Legal Lot Number	54
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	NEW CASTLE
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2000
Census Tract	14907

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-033.10-872

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	256 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3518
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Married Couple

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Verified Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 28, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200528398
Last Transfer Date	Feb 17, 2025
Transfer Doc	0000011414
Record Updated	Jun 08, 2026

March 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 31, 2020
Property Address	256 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3518
Document Number	0000025560
Map Reference	DOC 200112210108648
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2020
Instrument	20200331-0025560
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 27, 2022

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 GLADSTONE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3518
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000025564
Date	Mar 31, 2020
Instrument	20200331-0025564

Lender

Name	HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Christina School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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	$2,494.00 (+3.66%)	$295,200 (+427.14%) Land $53,100 Building $242,100
2024			$263,610
2023	$2,406.00	$56,000 Land $7,200 Building $48,800

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Wildfire

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250

May also be available: AT&T.

Based on FCC filings for 634 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of 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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.