4 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 4 Rice Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Square Footage2,369 sqft Living Area
Lot Size21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$425,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$3,305.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-039.10-002

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,369 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,222 sqft 1st Floor
Family RoomFamily Room
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1996
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1996
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl Exterior
Roof ConstructionHip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Depth X Width180 ft x 121 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address4 RICE DR
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1889
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionCARAVEL HUNT
Legal Lot Number85
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Blockgroup3
Census Block3006
Census Tract14809

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-039.10-002

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address4 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1889
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 23, 2020Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
Apr 16, 2019Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 23, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJun 28, 1996 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202094204
Prior Transfer DateApr 10, 2019
Prior Transfer Doc0000027661
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

October 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateOct 23, 2020
Property Address4 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1889
Document Number0000094204
Map ReferenceMF 9852
Instrument DateOct 16, 2020
Instrument20201023-0094204
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenant By Entirety
Address4 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1889

Mortgage

Document Number0000094208
DateOct 23, 2020
Instrument20201023-0094208
Lender
NameTRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

April 2019: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateApr 16, 2019
Property Address4 RICE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1889
Document Number0000027661
Instrument DateApr 10, 2019
Instrument27661
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 29, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,000.00
Additional
  • Interfamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address519 LAKEVIEW AVE LAUREL SPRINGS NJ 080213109, LAUREL SPRINGS, NJ 08021-3109

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,305.00 (+10.98%)$484,000 (+416.54%) Land $93,000 Building $391,000
2024$483,930
2023$2,978.00$93,700 Land $15,200 Building $78,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026

Listed AreaWithin New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way
listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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