New Castle County property record for 525 Blackbird Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,088 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $77,000 (Apr 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,327 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.10-468 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.10-468 |
|---|
| 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 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 116 ft deep x 54 ft wide |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 525 BLACKBIRD DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE OF LAKECROFT |
| Legal Lot Number | 57 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 14907 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of July 22, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4142 OGLETOWN STANTON RD, NEWARK, DE 19713-4169 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 19, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201618051 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 4, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000018051 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 525 BLACKBIRD DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1002 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | STEWART TITLE GUARANTY CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000011873 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200211-0011873 |
| Name | HARFORD BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ABERDEEN, MD 21001 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2040 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $2,327.00 (+23.58%) | $276,100 (+527.5%) Land $53,400 Building $222,700 | |
| 2024 | $197,370 | ||
| 2023 | $1,883.00 | $44,000 (-) Land $7,700 Building $36,300 | |
| 2022 | $44,000 Land $7,700 Building $36,300 |
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
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 878 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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