New Castle County property record for 56 Lark Ave, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.55 acres (23,958 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,460 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Line of Credit May 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.40-003 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.40-003 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,152 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,958 sqft (0.55 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 56 LARK AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1112 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWINDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 136 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-033.40-003
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 56 LARK AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1112 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PRIORITY PLUS FCU |
| May 21, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1994 |
| Deed Document Number | 201937505 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000037505 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 56 LARK AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1112 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000083234 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220822-0083234 |
| Name | PRIORITY PLUS FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19804 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2042 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 56 LARK AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1112 |
| Document Number | 0000037505 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 37505 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 31, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 56 LARK AVE BEAR DE 197011112, BEAR, DE 19701-1112 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $325,900 (+574.74%) Land $77,100 Building $248,800 | ||
| 2024 | $334,620 | ||
| 2023 | $1,460.00 | $48,300 Land $9,100 Building $39,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030149041, refreshed September 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 138 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T 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 | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 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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