New Castle County property record for 31 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 | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,143 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.20-022 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.20-022 |
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| 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 |
| Basement Area | 575 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 | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 67 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 31 DORSEY LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1215 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BUCKLEY SEC 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 87 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16306 |
31 Dorsey Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1215 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 19, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201826815 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000027236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1215 |
| Document Number | 0000026815 |
| Map Reference | DOC4967 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 1, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180605-0026815 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 DORSEY LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1215 |
| Document Number | 0000026816 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 5, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180605-0026816 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 31 Dorsey Ln was $2,143.
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 | $2,143.00 | $314,900 Land $64,000 Building $250,900 | |
| 2024 | $305,190 | ||
| 2023 | $1,776.00 | $56,200 Land $9,800 Building $46,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 31 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 31 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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