New Castle County property record for 517 Blackbird Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $197,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,294 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.10-472 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.10-472 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,088 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 544 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 517 BLACKBIRD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKECROFT |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14907 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-033.10-472
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 517 BLACKBIRD DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1086 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Surviving Spouse |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 10, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 07, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202228047 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Property Address | 517 BLACKBIRD DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000028047 |
| Map Reference | MF 7705 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 04, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220310-0028047 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 22, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 PORKY OLIVER DR, 210, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9382 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 517 BLACKBIRD DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1086 |
| Document Number | 0000028051 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220310-0028051 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 01, 2052 |
| Document Number | 0000028052 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220310-0028052 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,294.00 (+27.94%) | $272,200 (+549.64%) Land $53,100 Building $219,100 | |
| 2024 | $209,340 | ||
| 2023 | $1,793.00 | $41,900 Land $7,000 Building $34,900 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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