New Castle County property record for 42 Grissom Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,506 sqft · built 2013 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $211,241 (Jun 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,787 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Loan Modification Sep 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.30-307 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-307 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,506 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 586 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2013 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2013 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 42 GRISSOM DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6848 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 374 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
42 Grissom Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2013.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 GRISSOM DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6848 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage US BK |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201341076 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 GRISSOM DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6848 |
| Document Number | 0000057274 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | LOAN MODIFICATION SOLUTIONS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 GRISSOM DR BEAR DE 197016848, BEAR, DE 19701-6848 |
| Document Number | 0000057274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 57274 |
| Name | US BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OWENSBORO, KY 42301 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 31, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 42 GRISSOM DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6848 |
| Document Number | 0000055333 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 42 GRISSOM DR BEAR DE 197016848, BEAR, DE 19701-6848 |
| Document Number | 0000055333 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 55333 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 23, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Grissom Dr was $2,787.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,787.00 | $408,200 Land $80,000 Building $328,200 | |
| 2024 | $333,090 | ||
| 2023 | $2,816.00 | $88,600 Land $6,800 Building $81,800 |
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.
FEMA maps place 42 Grissom Dr 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 | 4 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 42 Grissom Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 193 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 | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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