New Castle County property record for 31 Forsythia Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $504,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $4,197 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Mortgage Apr 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-047.10-042 |
| Primary APN | 11-047.10-042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 31 FORSYTHIA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 219 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| 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 | 2622 ROLLING RIDGE DR, HICKORY, NC 28602-9477 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
| Apr 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 9, 1997 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202542469 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 31 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 31 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000002830 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 8, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220108-0002830 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 328 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 31 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000043846 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 24, 2019 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 FORSYTHIA LN BEAR DE 197016301, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000043846 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Instrument | 43846 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 10, 2049 |
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 | $4,197.00 (+49.79%) | $540,700 (+586.17%) Land $104,000 Building $436,700 | |
| 2024 | $447,390 | ||
| 2023 | $2,802.00 | $78,800 Land $11,900 Building $66,900 |
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 | 0.01% 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 201 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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