511 Corsica Ave, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 511 Corsica Ave, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$179,500 (Dec 2005)
Tax Bill$2,368 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2023 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN11-028.40-263

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN11-028.40-263

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,116 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area558 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1990
Architectural StyleTownhouse
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions128 ft deep x 31 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C
SewerConnected

Location & Zoning

Street Address511 CORSICA AVE
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-2510
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNCTH
Legal SubdivisionPINE WOODS
Legal Lot Number114
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionGLASGOW
Census Block Group1
Census Block1000
Census Tract14809

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 April 13, 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address511 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2510
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 16, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 16, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2005129717
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address511 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2510
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2023
Title CompanyWFG LENDER SERVICES

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000063771
DateSep 22, 2023
Instrument20230922-0063771
Lender
NameBANK OF AMERICA NA
TypeBank
AddressCHARLOTTE, NC 28255
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueAug 31, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

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$2,368.00 (+10.24%)$281,000 (+459.76%) Land $52,900 Building $228,100
2024$246,330
2023$2,148.00$50,200 Land $9,400 Building $40,800

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 Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (1999–2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimAug 2011 · Hurricane Irene

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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 472 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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