New Castle County property record for 407 Nilsen Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,172 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $2,919 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.30-198 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.30-198 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,172 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,197 sqft |
| Basement Area | 975 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 76 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 407 NILSEN RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1681 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 233 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.30-198
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 407 NILSEN RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1681 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2656 / 24 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 407 NILSEN RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1681 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 407 NILSEN RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1681 |
| Document Number | 0000088335 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251209-0088335 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 01, 2056 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,919.00 (+8.39%) | $438,800 (+445.09%) Land $82,300 Building $356,500 | |
| 2024 | $348,390 | ||
| 2023 | $2,693.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $80,500 Land $11,900 Building $68,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148102, 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 4 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force 4 of 4 on primary residences |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2003, rainfall accumulation |
| Flood Events |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 10,000 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within 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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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