New Castle County property record for 259 Emelia Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
| Square Footage | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $177,750 (2014) |
| Tax Bill | $3,216.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 11-033.00-016 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,061 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,061 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 279 ft x 90 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 | 259 EMELIA DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1703 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAY ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 14B |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-033.00-016
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Veterans Administration Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 09, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 09, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 09, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 201445343 |
| Last Transfer Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000090302 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 259 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1703 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 28, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016580 |
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| Date | Mar 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240318-0016580 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 259 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1703 |
| Document Number | 0000090302 |
| Map Reference | MF 10462 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 09, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220915-0090302 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 04, 2022 |
| 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 | 259 EMELIA DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1703 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified June 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,216.00 (-1.8%) | $395,100 (+399.49%) Land $88,500 Building $306,600 | |
| 2024 | $340,560 | ||
| 2023 | $3,275.00 | $79,100 Land $15,300 Building $63,800 |
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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