New Castle County property record for 637 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,124 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,831 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Mortgage Mar 2022 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-038.00-164 |
| Primary APN | 11-038.00-164 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,124 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,092 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 | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 255 ft deep x 128 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 637 CLIFTON DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2182 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | HICKORY WOODS SEC 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 266 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| 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.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Jan 10, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 3, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Jun 4, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Feb 14, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Mar 18, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000025535 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 26, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000002434 |
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| Date | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230110-0002434 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 341 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Property Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000025535 |
| Map Reference | MF 8577 |
| Instrument Date | May 18, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20220303-0025535 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 14, 2022 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| 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 | 637 CLINTON STREET, BEAR, DE 19701 |
| Document Number | 0000025539 |
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| Date | Mar 3, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220303-0025539 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 351 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000026270 |
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| Date | Jun 4, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180604-0026270 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000011367 |
| Map Reference | PL 5877 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190214-0011367 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 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 | 637 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000011371 |
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| Date | Feb 14, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190214-0011371 |
| Name | GSF MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2049 |
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 | $3,831.00 (-3.23%) | $470,700 (+392.36%) Land $107,500 Building $363,200 | |
| 2024 | $450,540 | ||
| 2023 | $3,959.00 | $95,600 Land $16,000 Building $79,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
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| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
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| 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 |
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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 304 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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