New Castle County property record for 478 Woods Rd, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,873 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Aug 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-033.00-048 |
| Primary APN | 11-033.00-048 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 189 ft deep x 208 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 478 WOODS RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2102 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | LAWS SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-033.00-048
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 478 WOODS RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2102 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 04, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 478 WOODS RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 08, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000010150 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210125-0010150 |
| Name | MERIDIAN HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTMINSTER, MD 21157 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 478 WOODS RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2102 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000039664 |
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| Date | Aug 04, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170804-0039664 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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 | $2,873.00 (+47.79%) | $448,700 (+589.25%) Land $83,800 Building $364,900 | |
| 2024 | $359,370 | ||
| 2023 | $1,944.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $65,100 Land $8,600 Building $56,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 6% of the US · above 25% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 4,167 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; 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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