New Castle County property record for 408 Cypress Way, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,036 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $66,723 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,215 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Oct 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-041.40-143 |
| Primary APN | 11-041.40-143 |
|---|
| 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 | 3,036 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,572 sqft |
| Basement Area | 108 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 408 CYPRESS WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-5305 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | AMBERWOOD SEC III |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
408 Cypress Way is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 408 CYPRESS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5305 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 2, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 10, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 11, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202660858 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000060858 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Property Address | 408 CYPRESS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5305 |
| Document Number | 0000060858 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202660858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $168,478.10 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 408 CYPRESS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5305 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 408 CYPRESS WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-5305 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000065774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231002-0065774 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 408 Cypress Way was $5,215.
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 | $5,215.00 | $644,500 Land $121,500 Building $523,000 | |
| 2024 | $552,060 | ||
| 2023 | $3,717.00 | $99,800 Land $15,400 Building $84,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 408 Cypress Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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.
Wildfire risk around 408 Cypress Way is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | None beyond ember reach |
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 316 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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