New Castle County property record for 626 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.73 acres (31,799 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $65,000 (Mar 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,524 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2026 Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-038.00-081 |
| Primary APN | 11-038.00-081 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| 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 |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 31,799 sqft (0.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 290 ft deep x 85 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 626 CLIFTON DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2149 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY WOODS SEC 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| 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.
626 Clifton Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
| Nov 4, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 30, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621493 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000021493 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Document Number | 0000021493 |
| Map Reference | MF 8327 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260325-0021493 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Document Number | 0000021497 |
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| Date | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260325-0021497 |
| Name | SAGE HOME LOANS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Property Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Document Number | 0000128135 |
| Map Reference | MF 8327 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211104-0128135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| 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 | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 626 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2149 |
| Document Number | 0000128139 |
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| Date | Nov 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211104-0128139 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 626 Clifton Dr was $2,524.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,524.00 | $387,300 Land $106,400 Building $280,900 | |
| 2024 | $390,780 | ||
| 2023 | $2,321.00 | $76,800 Land $15,900 Building $60,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 626 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 risk around 626 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
| 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 238 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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