605 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 605 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1988
Lot Size	0.57 acres (24,829 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$179,000 (Sep 2001)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2018 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`11-038.00-197`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`11-038.00-197`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,232 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,232 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Wood
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1988
Effective Year Built	Effective 1988
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	24,829 sqft (0.57 acres)
Lot Dimensions	170 ft deep x 142 ft wide
Garage Type	Basement
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	605 CLIFTON DR
City	BEAR
State	DE
Zip	19701-2151
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NC21
Legal Subdivision	HICKORY WOODS SEC 4
Legal Lot Number	299
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	GLASGOW
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2014
Census Tract	14809

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

605 Clifton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2005.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	605 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2151
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2001 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	200172617
Last Transfer Date	Aug 24, 2005
Transfer Doc	0000089414
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	605 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2151
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001495
Date	Jan 9, 2018
Instrument	20180109-0001495

Lender

Name	DEXSTA FCU
Type	Credit Union

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Colonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$394,100 Land $97,100 Building $297,000
2024		$415,350
2023	$76,600 Land $15,500 Building $61,100

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 605 Clifton Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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	3 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

Wildfire risk around 605 Clifton Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20