New Castle County property record for 7 Congress Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Colonial |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
| Square Footage | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Tax Bill | $3,992.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-089 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,573 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,403 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Wood Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 34,412 sqft (0.79 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 264 ft x 130 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 7 CONGRESS DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1607 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL FARMS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 18 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2011 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.00-089
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Aug 31, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Veterans Administration Mortgage NAVY FCU |
| Jul 31, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CITIBANK NA |
| Jan 24, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Deed Doc Number | 202358726 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000058726 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230831-0058726 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000058730 |
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| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230831-0058730 |
| Name | NAVY FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Veterans Administration Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 01, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000038507 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180731-0038507 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000038508 |
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| Date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180731-0038508 |
| Name | CITIBANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2033 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Property Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000004239 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170124-0004239 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 7 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1607 |
| Document Number | 0000004240 |
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| Date | Jan 24, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170124-0004240 |
| Name | TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DEVON, PA 19333 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 01, 2047 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Christina School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,992.00 (-12.61%) | $490,400 (+344.61%) Land $109,400 Building $381,000 | |
| 2024 | $442,980 | ||
| 2023 | $4,568.00 | $110,300 (-) Land $17,300 Building $93,000 | |
| 2022 | $110,300 Land $17,300 Building $93,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Low above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 6,250 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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.
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