New Castle County property record for 28 Dorsey Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,425 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,095 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.20-016 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.20-016 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,425 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 850 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 28 DORSEY LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1209 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKLEY SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 93 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
28 Dorsey Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 28 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1209 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202437301 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 28 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1209 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 28 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1209 |
| Document Number | 0000091530 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251222-0091530 |
| Name | PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFAX, VA 22031 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 28 Dorsey Ln was $2,095.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,095.00 | $307,800 Land $64,000 Building $243,800 | |
| 2024 | $239,580 | ||
| 2023 | $1,276.00 | $56,200 (-) Land $9,800 Building $46,400 | |
| 2022 | $56,200 Land $9,800 Building $46,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 28 Dorsey Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 28 Dorsey Ln is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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