51 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 51 Southbridge Rd, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,050 sqft · built 1983
Lot Size0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (May 2006)
Tax Bill$2,656 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2026 Second Mortgage
Jan 2022 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-032.10-039

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-032.10-039

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,050 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,050 sqft
Family RoomFamily Room
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1983
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1983
Architectural StyleSplit Level
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions122 ft deep x 55 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemHeat Pump
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address51 SOUTHBRIDGE RD
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1610
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNCPUD
Legal SubdivisionPORTER SQUARE
Legal Lot Number140
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract14810

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed AreaWithin New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way
listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address51 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1610
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 8, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
SPRING EQ LLC
Jan 25, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 23, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number200649043
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

January 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address51 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 20, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000001623
DateJan 8, 2026
Instrument20260107-0001623
Lender
NameSPRING EQ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueJan 1, 2046

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address51 SOUTHBRIDGE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1610
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000011244
DateJan 25, 2022
Instrument20220125-0011244
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueFeb 1, 2042

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$2,656.00 (+7.92%)$374,500 (+441.18%) Land $82,300 Building $292,200
2024$301,140
2023$2,461.00$69,200 Land $12,700 Building $56,500

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 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1999–2003)
Most Recent ClaimJun 2003 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations, Sep 1999 · 2 claims

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% 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 401 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

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