705 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 705 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1.5 ba
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$362,500 (Oct 2011)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2022 Transfer
Sep 2017 Line of Credit
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN10-034.30-065

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN10-034.30-065

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Total Rooms6 Rooms

Exterior

Architectural StyleCape Cod
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions175 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address705 SEYMOUR RD
CityBEAR
StateDE
Zip19701-1165
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNC6.5
Legal SubdivisionFAIRWINDS
Legal Lot Number75
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionNEW CASTLE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1016
Census Tract14904

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address60 HOLLY AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1103
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Nov 16, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Sep 18, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
ARTISANS BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2011 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleOct 20, 2011 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 7, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201163877
Last Transfer DateNov 4, 2022
Transfer Doc0000107475
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

November 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateNov 16, 2022
Property Address705 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1165
Document Number0000107475
Instrument DateNov 4, 2022
Instrument20221116-0107475
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address60 FIR AVE, BEAR, DE 19701-1140

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Property Address705 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1165
Document Number0000047880
Instrument DateSep 18, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 27, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address60 FIR AVE BEAR DE 197011140, BEAR, DE 19701-1140

Mortgage

Document Number0000047880
DateSep 18, 2017
Instrument47880
Lender
NameARTISANS BK
TypeBank
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19808
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
Unified School DistrictColonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$316,600 (+567.93%) Land $129,000 Building $187,600
2023Additional exemption filed$47,400 Land $8,600 Building $38,800

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2004–2007)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimMar 2007 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water SourcePurchased surface water from several systems
Last State InspectionOct 2025
Lead1 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 326 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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