New Castle County property record for 653 Clifton Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 1,648 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.97 acres (42,253 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $360,000 (Mar 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $4,447 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Line of Credit Aug 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-038.00-156 |
| Primary APN | 11-038.00-156 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,648 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,648 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Raised Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 42,253 sqft (0.97 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 280 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 653 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 | 258 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| 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 April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 653 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 27, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit BANK OF AMERICA NA |
| Aug 24, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 27, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 3, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202024844 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 653 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 5, 2022 |
| Title Company | TITLE 365, TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000044816 |
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| Date | Apr 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220427-0044816 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 15, 2052 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 653 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000099047 |
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| Date | Aug 24, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210824-0099047 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Property Address | 653 CLIFTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2182 |
| Document Number | 0000024844 |
| Map Reference | MF 7244 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200327-0024844 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 6653 CLIFTON DRIVE, 6653, BEAR, DE 19701 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 46 FORSYTHIA LN, BEAR, DE 19701-6304 |
| Document Number | 0000024848 |
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| Date | Mar 27, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200327-0024848 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
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 | $493,300 (+359.31%) Land $120,300 Building $373,000 | ||
| 2024 | $485,280 | ||
| 2023 | $4,447.00 | $107,400 Land $16,700 Building $90,700 |
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 | 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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