New Castle County property record for 5 Forsythia Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,410 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,894 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage May 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-042.30-081 |
| Primary APN | 11-042.30-081 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,410 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 894 sqft |
| Basement Area | 378 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6301 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 206 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
5 Forsythia Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in June 2018.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| May 10, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Jun 7, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TD BANK NA |
| May 24, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer BRENNAN TITLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Prior Sale | May 24, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 201827292 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000059638 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230905-0059638 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 153 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055517 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 10, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210510-0055517 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000027292 |
| Map Reference | DOC12612 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180607-0027292 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | BRENNAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1625 STATE ROUTE 10, 1625, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950-2905 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000027293 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180607-0027293 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 24, 2018 |
| Property Address | 5 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6301 |
| Document Number | 0000024705 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 24705 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | BRENNAN TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,625.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1625 STATE ROUTE 10 MORRIS PLAINS NJ 079502905, MORRIS PLAINS, NJ 07950-2905 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Forsythia Ln was $3,894.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,894.00 | $483,700 Land $104,000 Building $379,700 | |
| 2024 | $419,220 | ||
| 2023 | $2,759.00 | $74,700 Land $12,100 Building $62,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5 Forsythia Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 5 Forsythia Ln 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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