5 Lake Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5 Lake Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Architecture StyleColonial
Year BuiltBuilt 1978
Square Footage2,676 sqft Living Area
Lot Size81,457 sqft (1.87 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Tax Bill$4,257.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-028.30-275

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Building Area2,676 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,524 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories
Primary FlooringWood Flooring

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1800
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1978
Architectural StyleColonial Style
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialAsphalt Roof
Lot Area81,457 sqft (1.87 acres)

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
SewageSewage Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address5 LAKE DR
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1061
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal SubdivisionTHE LAKE AT RIVERS END
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Minor Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1005
Census Tract14907

Owner

Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-028.30-275

Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 21, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
Jul 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jul 25, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleAug 21, 2018
Deed SaleAug 21, 2018
Prior SaleJul 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number201842349
Prior Transfer DateMar 27, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0000056599
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

August 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateAug 21, 2018
Property Address5 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061
Document Number0000042349
Map ReferenceDOC20180613-0028207
Instrument DateAug 04, 2018
Instrument20180821-0042349
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyZero or No Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061

Mortgage

Document Number0000042350
DateAug 21, 2018
Instrument20180821-0042350
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 01, 2048

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 25, 2018
Property Address5 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061
Document Number0000037477
Instrument DateJul 21, 2018
Instrument37477
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 07, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.50
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3 LAKE DR BEAR DE 197011061, BEAR, DE 19701-1061

July 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 25, 2018
Property Address5 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061
Document Number0000037478
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
Instrument37478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 07, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$12.50
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 LAKE DR BEAR DE 197011061, BEAR, DE 19701-1061

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,257.00 (-37.24%)$523,000 (+219.29%) Land $93,900 Building $429,100
2024$512,910
2023$6,783.00$163,800 Land $37,800 Building $126,000

Flood & Wildfire

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

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

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