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26 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 26 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,032 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$407,000 (Feb 2026)
Tax Bill$2,415 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2024 Mortgage
Feb 2026 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-032.10-055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-032.10-055

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,032 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,032 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 70 ft wide
Garage TypeBasement
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1611
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionPORTER SQUARE
Legal Lot Number155
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract14810

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.10-055

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 16, 2024Deed of Trust, Mortgage
EMPLOYEES FCU
Feb 24, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MERIDIAN BANK
Jul 07, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
AMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 24, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 19, 2003 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202613860
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

October 2024: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000069160
DateOct 16, 2024
Instrument20241016-0069160
Lender
NameEMPLOYEES FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressNEW CASTLE, DE 19720
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateFeb 24, 2026
Property Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
Document Number0000013860
Map ReferenceMF 5538
Instrument DateFeb 18, 2026
Instrument20260224-0013860
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 06, 2026

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611

Mortgage

Document Number0000013864
DateFeb 24, 2026
Instrument20260224-0013864
Lender
NameMERIDIAN BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 01, 2056

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address26 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyFIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000055587
DateJul 07, 2020
Instrument20200707-0055587
Lender
NameAMERICAN NEIGHBORHOOD MTG ACCEPTANCE CO
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term181 Months
DueAug 01, 2035

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictChristina 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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,415.00 (+10.32%)$345,900 (+465.2%) Land $82,300 Building $263,600
2024$2,189.00 (+3.3%)$61,200 (-) Land $12,500 Building $48,700$306,900
2023$2,119.00$61,200 Land $12,500 Building $48,700

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148102, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2003)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2003, rainfall accumulation
Claims By Storm
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
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.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Listed AreaWithin New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way
listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Internet Providers

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