New Castle County property record for 5 Castle Way, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified July 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.05 acres (2,178 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $111,700 (Feb 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,446 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Mortgage Mar 2026 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-039.30-024 |
| Primary APN | 10-039.30-024 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,178 sqft (0.05 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 106 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 CASTLE WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-3081 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | STONE MILL |
| Legal Lot Number | 193 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 14906 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-039.30-024
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
| Jul 25, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 23, 2000 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 2789 / 83 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000022388 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092826 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251231-0092826 |
| Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Document Number | 0000022388 |
| Map Reference | MF 13816 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20260330-0022388 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 08, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 48 N TIMOTHY CT, DOVER, DE 19904-1582 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000023595 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170512-0023595 |
| Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 CASTLE WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-3081 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000057180 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190725-0057180 |
| Name | NEW CASTLE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNIT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NEW CASTLE, DE 19720 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified July 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, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,446.00 (+5.86%) | $264,000 (+433.33%) Land $53,100 Building $210,900 | |
| 2024 | $228,960 | ||
| 2023 | $1,366.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $49,500 Land $8,000 Building $41,500 |
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 | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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