New Castle County property record for 38 Old Hamburg Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,296 sqft · built 1873 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,546 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-044.00-041 |
| Primary APN | 10-044.00-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,296 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 712 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1873 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1873 |
| Architectural Style | Old Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 124 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Hot Water |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 38 OLD HAMBURG RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC5 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 16307 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 38 OLD HAMBURG RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1231 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000065816 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Property Address | 38 OLD HAMBURG RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000065816 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181204-0065816 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INSURAN |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 50 ORIOLE AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1113 |
| Document Number | 0000065824 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181204-0065824 |
| Name | ARTISANS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
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 | $2,546.00 (+77.17%) | $312,800 (+801.44%) Land $82,500 Building $230,300 | |
| 2024 | $282,060 | ||
| 2023 | $1,437.00 | $34,700 Land $4,100 Building $30,600 |
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 | 3 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 166 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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