New Castle County property record for 640 Rigel Way, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,862 sqft · built 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $308,017 (Oct 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $3,014 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Dec 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-048.30-004 |
| Primary APN | 10-048.30-004 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,862 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 646 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2017 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2017 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 640 RIGEL WAY |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6816 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | ST |
| Legal Subdivision | MERIDIAN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 173 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 640 RIGEL WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-6816 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Dec 3, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 3, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage CALATLANTIC MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 3, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201751337 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 640 RIGEL WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-6816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000131092 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211112-0131092 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 316 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 640 RIGEL WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-6816 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000097590 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191203-0097590 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 338 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Property Address | 640 RIGEL WAY, BEAR, DE 19701-6816 |
| Document Number | 0000051337 |
| Map Reference | DD N-4 PG 434 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171003-0051337 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 610 E BALTIMORE PIKE, 610, MEDIA, PA 19063-1750 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 235 SHETLAND DR, NEW CASTLE, DE 19720-8800 |
| Document Number | 0000051338 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171003-0051338 |
| Name | CALATLANTIC MORTGAGE INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85255 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2047 |
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 | $3,014.00 (+3.43%) | $441,400 (+381.35%) Land $80,000 Building $361,400 | |
| 2024 | $359,370 | ||
| 2023 | $2,914.00 | $91,700 Land $5,900 Building $85,800 |
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.
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 | 4 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 | Not rated no burnable land within 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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Also Mapped Here | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 276 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 |
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