New Castle County property record for 455 Old Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 2,347 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 2.24 acres (97,574 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $2,049 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-052.00-017 |
| Primary APN | 10-052.00-017 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,347 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,347 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 97,574 sqft (2.24 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 455 OLD PORTER RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3021 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 455 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1823 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 18, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200745517 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 455 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1823 |
| Document Number | 0000008370 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 8370 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $6,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 455 OLD PORTER RD BEAR DE 197011823, BEAR, DE 19701-1823 |
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 | $455,300 (+571.53%) Land $147,800 Building $307,500 | ||
| 2024 | $338,670 | ||
| 2023 | $2,049.00 | $67,800 Land $18,700 Building $49,100 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · above 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 137 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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