New Castle County property record for 50 Blue Spruce Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,543 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $5,533 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2024 Sale Jul 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-028.40-349 |
| Primary APN | 11-028.40-349 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 15 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,543 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 111 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-4128 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN PARK |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5000 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2024 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jul 26, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SANTANDER BK NA |
| Jul 1, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI SANTANDER BK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Mar 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202413475 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2024 |
| Property Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000013475 |
| Map Reference | MF 13260 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240304-0013475 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 13, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000042254 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR BEAR DE 197014128, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000042254 |
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| Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 42254 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Aug 17, 2057 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4.25% |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000041809 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 50 BLUE SPRUCE DR BEAR DE 197014128, BEAR, DE 19701-4128 |
| Document Number | 0000041809 |
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| Date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Instrument | 41809 |
| Name | SANTANDER BK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | READING, PA 19601 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Aug 15, 2057 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $638,400 (+393.74%) Land $86,100 Building $552,300 | ||
| 2024 | $539,730 | ||
| 2023 | $5,533.00 | $129,300 Land $12,900 Building $116,400 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
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