New Castle County property record for 557 Mansion House Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 1.01 acres (43,996 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,056 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-037.00-057 |
| Primary APN | 11-037.00-057 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,176 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,996 sqft (1.01 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 245 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 557 MANSION HOUSE RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2027 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIGBY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within New Castle and Frenchtown Railroad Right-of-Way listed 1976 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 76002290 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
557 Mansion House Rd is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of June 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 557 MANSION HOUSE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2027 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 11, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 11, 1996 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2042 / 194 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000030874 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 557 MANSION HOUSE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2027 |
| Document Number | 0000030874 |
| Map Reference | MF 12627 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220317-0030874 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 557 MANSION HOUSE RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2027 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 557 Mansion House Rd was $2,056 with a senior citizen's exemption.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,056.00 | $365,400 Land $132,200 Building $233,200 | |
| 2024 | $403,380 | ||
| 2023 | $1,830.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $72,600 Land $15,000 Building $57,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 557 Mansion House Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 | 8 in force |
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 risk around 557 Mansion House Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 73 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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