New Castle County property record for 28 Valerie Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,417 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $170,500 (Aug 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $3,139 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Line of Credit Feb 2017 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-033.10-012 |
| Primary APN | 11-033.10-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,417 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,325 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 28 VALERIE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1749 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL EAST SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
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 April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 28 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COMMUNITY POWERED FCU |
| Feb 9, 2017 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1987 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 583 / 169 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000007566 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 28 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000095243 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201027-0095243 |
| Name | COMMUNITY POWERED FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | BEAR, DE 19701 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2017 |
| Property Address | 28 VALERIE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
| Document Number | 0000007566 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 7566 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 4, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 28 VALERIE DR BEAR DE 197011749, BEAR, DE 19701-1749 |
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 | $3,139.00 (-29.63%) | $481,400 (+301.84%) Land $93,800 Building $387,600 | |
| 2024 | $443,700 | ||
| 2023 | $4,461.00 | $119,800 (-) Land $20,000 Building $99,800 | |
| 2022 | $119,800 Land $20,000 Building $99,800 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 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 |
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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 |
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| 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 117 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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