New Castle County property record for 42 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,450 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $114,000 (Apr 1991) |
| Tax Bill | $2,984 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.10-046 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.10-046 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,450 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 725 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 162 ft deep x 55 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 | 42 SOUTHBRIDGE RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1611 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | PORTER SQUARE |
| Legal Lot Number | 147 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2005 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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.
42 Southbridge Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1991.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 42 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1611 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 1991 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1167 / 83 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 42 Southbridge Rd was $2,984.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,984.00 | $354,100 Land $82,300 Building $271,800 | |
| 2024 | $307,530 | ||
| 2023 | $2,696.00 | $63,000 Land $12,700 Building $50,300 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 42 Southbridge Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 Southbridge Rd 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 |
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| 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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