New Castle County property record for 29 Riva Ridge Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,992 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $256,500 (Aug 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $4,741 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Mortgage Dec 2021 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-046.10-002 |
| Primary APN | 11-046.10-002 |
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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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,992 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,558 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 231 ft deep x 55 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 | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3355 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CLEAR CREEK AT LEX F |
| Legal Lot Number | 75 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Dec 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Mar 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
| Sep 19, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 18, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2881 / 308 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000071732 |
| Map Reference | MF 11028 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220714-0071732 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 25, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Document Number | 0000071736 |
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| Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220714-0071736 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000137874 |
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| Date | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211202-0137874 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 10, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000024749 |
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| Date | Mar 2, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210302-0024749 |
| Name | THE FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60607 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000048177 |
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| Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170919-0048177 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 29 RIVA RIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-3355 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000051313 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190708-0051313 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2034 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,741.00 (+20.36%) | $585,800 (+453.69%) Land $122,900 Building $462,900 | |
| 2024 | $576,900 | ||
| 2023 | $3,939.00 | $105,800 Land $15,200 Building $90,600 |
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 | 2 in force |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 70 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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