New Castle County property record for 40 Orchid Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,478 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $365,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $3,894 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-041.40-189 |
| Primary APN | 11-041.40-189 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,478 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 928 sqft |
| Basement Area | 378 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 45 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 40 ORCHID DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 132 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-041.40-189
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6322 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 16, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 02, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202145488 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044759 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000045488 |
| Map Reference | MF 12612 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210416-0045488 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 40 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6322 |
| Document Number | 0000045492 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 16, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210416-0045492 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,894.00 (+44.12%) | $482,100 (+562.23%) Land $104,000 Building $378,100 | |
| 2024 | $432,180 | ||
| 2023 | $2,702.00 | $72,800 Land $12,000 Building $60,800 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148113, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · Published October 2026 · based on 316 locations within about half a mile of this property
| Provider | Technology | Download / Upload (Mbps) |
|---|---|---|
| Verizon | Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity | Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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