New Castle County property record for 601 Corsica Ave, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,116 sqft · built 1991 |
| Lot Size | 0.04 acres (1,742 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $175,000 (Sep 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,221 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2017 Mortgage Sep 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-028.40-216 |
| Primary APN | 11-028.40-216 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,116 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 558 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1991 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 1,742 sqft (0.04 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 109 ft deep x 18 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 601 CORSICA AVE |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2511 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCTH |
| Legal Subdivision | PINE WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 259 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
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.
601 Corsica Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2019.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2511 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 20, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Sep 5, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 6, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201970260 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 601 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2511 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000048485 |
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| Date | Sep 20, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170920-0048485 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30305 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Property Address | 601 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2511 |
| Document Number | 0000070260 |
| Map Reference | MF 10148 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190905-0070260 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | OLD REPUBLIC NATL TTL INS CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 601 CORSICA AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-2511 |
| Document Number | 0000070264 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190905-0070264 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000070265 |
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| Date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190905-0070265 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 601 Corsica Ave was $2,221.
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 | $2,221.00 | $263,500 Land $52,900 Building $210,600 | |
| 2024 | $234,900 | ||
| 2023 | $1,977.00 | $46,200 Land $8,500 Building $37,700 |
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.
FEMA maps place 601 Corsica Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 601 Corsica Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 221 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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