New Castle County property record for 553 Copples Ln, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,740 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Sep 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $2,764 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-012.00-080 |
| Primary APN | 12-012.00-080 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,740 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 215 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 553 COPPLES LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2244 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Description | BEG AT POINT ON WLY SIDE OF RD AT 50 FT WIDE |
| Legal Subdivision | LAND PLANNING & DEV CO |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-012.00-080
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 553 COPPLES LN, BEAR, DE 19701-2244 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 29, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 27, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200962997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial 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 | $2,764.00 (+117.81%) | $424,100 (+909.76%) Land $94,200 Building $329,900 | |
| 2024 | $319,140 | ||
| 2023 | $1,269.00 | $42,000 Land $7,800 Building $34,200 |
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 minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 157 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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