5 Harpers Pl, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5 Harpers Pl, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,266 sqft · built 1980
Lot Size0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$240,000 (Jun 2019)
Tax Bill$2,200 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-039.20-054

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-039.20-054

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,266 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,266 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1980
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1980
Architectural StyleRaised Ranch
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions105 ft deep x 44 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area231 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 HARPERS PL
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1207
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC6.5
Legal SubdivisionBUCKLEY SEC 1
Legal Lot Number28
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1006
Census Tract16306

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5 HARPERS PL, BEAR, DE 19701-1207
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 27, 2019Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
EVOLVE BANK & TRUST
Sep 12, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
BENJAMIN P RYAN

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 27, 2019 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 12, 2018
Deed Document Number201948768
Prior Transfer DateMar 4, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000022408
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJun 27, 2019
Property Address5 HARPERS PL, BEAR, DE 19701-1207
Document Number0000048768
Map ReferenceMF 6712
Instrument DateJun 21, 2019
Instrument20190627-0048768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 14, 2021
Title CompanyWESTCOR LAND TITLE INS CO

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,600.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address5 HARPERS PL, BEAR, DE 19701-1207

Mortgage

Document Number0000048772
DateJun 27, 2019
Instrument20190627-0048772
Lender
NameEVOLVE BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2049

September 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateSep 12, 2018
Property Address5 HARPERS PL, BEAR, DE 19701-1207
Document Number0000046385
Instrument DateAug 29, 2018
Instrument46385
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 30, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,805.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address2516 SAINT GEORGE ST WILMINGTON DE 198084052, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-4052

Mortgage

Document Number46386
DateSep 12, 2018
Instrument46386
Lender
NameBENJAMIN P RYAN
Address2747 SKYLARK RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19808-1636
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,200.00 (+17.96%)$323,200 (+447.8%) Land $64,000 Building $259,200
2024$288,090
2023$1,865.00$59,000 Land $9,800 Building $49,200

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 314 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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