New Castle County property record for 520 Sawmill Bridge Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $164,900 (Jan 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,718 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Jun 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-028.30-268 |
| Primary APN | 10-028.30-268 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 784 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 69 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1080 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERS END |
| Legal Lot Number | 95 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 14907 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1080 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
| Jun 27, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 7, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 7, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20032452 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1080 |
| Document Number | 0000072905 |
| Map Reference | MF 7407 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200827-0072905 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1080 |
| Document Number | 0000072909 |
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| Date | Aug 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200827-0072909 |
| Name | BROKER SOLUTIONS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Property Address | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1080 |
| Document Number | 0000032075 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170627-0032075 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 520 SAWMILL BRIDGE LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1080 |
| Document Number | 0000032076 |
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| Date | Jun 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170627-0032076 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | VIENNA, VA 22180 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2047 |
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 | $2,718.00 (-13.22%) | $322,500 (+340.57%) Land $54,800 Building $267,700 | |
| 2024 | $256,320 | ||
| 2023 | $3,132.00 | $73,200 Land $13,100 Building $60,100 |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 192 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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