New Castle County property record for 5 Congress Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,573 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.8 acres (34,848 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $239,900 (Oct 2002) |
| Tax Bill | $4,067 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-102 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-102 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,403 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 34,848 sqft (0.8 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 270 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 CONGRESS DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1607 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL FARMS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.00-102
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 03, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 25, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MDE HOME LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 31, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2002105651 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000016118 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000009028 |
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| Date | Jan 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210121-0009028 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000017203 |
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| Date | Mar 03, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200303-0017203 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 297 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2044 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Property Address | 5 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000004510 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170125-0004510 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000004511 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170125-0004511 |
| Name | MDE HOME LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | EATONTOWN, NJ 07724 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 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 | $4,067.00 (-8.3%) | $499,600 (+366.48%) Land $110,000 Building $389,600 | |
| 2024 | $453,600 | ||
| 2023 | $4,435.00 | $107,100 Land $17,400 Building $89,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of January 21, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places as of August 1, 2026 · 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 401 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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