New Castle County property record for 265 Shai Cir, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,529 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $220,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,516 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Nov 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.10-122 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.10-122 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,529 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 789 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 265 SHAI CIR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3608 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING WOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
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 August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3495 PIEDMONT RD NE, 300, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1717 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURACE C |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Aug 31, 2022 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer BCHH INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 1, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202286082 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 265 SHAI CIR, BEAR, DE 19701-3608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000086525 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231229-0086525 |
| Name | MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURACE C |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | HARTFORD, CT 06103 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 265 SHAI CIR, BEAR, DE 19701-3608 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 265 SHAI CIR, BEAR, DE 19701-3608 |
| Document Number | 0000106988 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221115-0106988 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73134 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2022 |
| Property Address | 265 SHAI CIR, BEAR, DE 19701-3608 |
| Document Number | 0000086082 |
| Map Reference | MF 8739 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220831-0086082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Title Company | BCHH INC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 3495 PIEDMONT RD NE # 300, 300, ATLANTA, GA 30305-1717 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $347,600 (+491.16%) Land $82,300 Building $265,300 | ||
| 2024 | $198,810 | ||
| 2023 | $2,516.00 | $58,800 Land $7,500 Building $51,300 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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