New Castle County property record for 7 Lake Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,668 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.99 acres (43,124 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $728 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Aug 2018 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-028.30-276 |
| Primary APN | 10-028.30-276 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,668 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,668 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 43,124 sqft (0.99 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 7 LAKE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NCPUD |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LAKE AT RIVERS END |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 14907 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NATIONS LNDG |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Aug 29, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ROBERT A & GERALDINE T STEINEBACH |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000044030 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 7 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000018976 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 28, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 20, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 LAKE DR BEAR DE 197011061, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000018976 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 18976 |
| Name | NATIONS LNDG |
|---|---|
| Address | INDEPENDENCE, OH 44131 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000044030 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44030 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 LAKE DR BEAR DE 197011061, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Property Address | 7 LAKE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Number | 0000044031 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 23, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44031 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 13, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 7 LAKE DR BEAR DE 197011061, BEAR, DE 19701-1061 |
| Document Number | 44032 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 29, 2018 |
| Instrument | 44032 |
| Name | ROBERT A & GERALDINE T STEINEBACH |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 SEAGLASS DR, MELBOURNE BEACH, FL 32951-3275 |
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Aug 28, 2033 |
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 | $728.00 (-51.72%) | $350,900 (+310.41%) Land $78,000 Building $272,900 | |
| 2024 | $274,140 | ||
| 2023 | $1,508.00 Disabled Person's exemption | $85,500 Land $26,400 Building $59,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2004–2023) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2023 · river or lake flooding |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond 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 | 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 878 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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