New Castle County property record for 647 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,276 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $16,500 (Jun 1986) |
| Tax Bill | $2,394 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Mortgage Feb 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-038.00-159 |
| Primary APN | 11-038.00-159 |
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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 | 2,276 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,327 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| 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 |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 647 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 | 261 |
| 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.
647 Clifton Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1986.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 647 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Feb 27, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage COMMUNITY POWERED FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1986 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 403 / 297 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 647 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 25, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 647 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000082911 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231213-0082911 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SAN DIEGO, CA 92108 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 647 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000016123 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200227-0016123 |
| Name | COMMUNITY POWERED FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2040 |
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 | $481,700 Land $107,500 Building $374,200 | ||
| 2024 | $479,160 | ||
| 2023 | $2,394.00 (+169.59%) Senior Citizen's exemption | $101,900 (-) Land $16,000 Building $85,900 | |
| 2022 | $888.00 Senior Citizen's exemption | $101,900 Land $16,000 Building $85,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 647 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 647 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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