New Castle County property record for 708 Lexington Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,280 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,428 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2021 Mortgage Oct 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-028.10-213 |
| Primary APN | 11-028.10-213 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 708 LEXINGTON DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2581 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | NCSD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOREST GLEN II |
| Legal Block | I |
| Legal Lot Number | 27 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| 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 | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 708 LEXINGTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2581 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EMM LOANS LLC |
| Oct 10, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 8, 2014 |
| Deed Document Number | 201981440 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 20, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000014251 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 708 LEXINGTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2581 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Title Company | SURETY LENDER SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000015375 |
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| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210205-0015375 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHERRY HILL, NJ 08002 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Property Address | 708 LEXINGTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2581 |
| Document Number | 0000081440 |
| Map Reference | MF 12364 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 27, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191010-0081440 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 708 LEXINGTON DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2581 |
| Document Number | 0000081444 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191010-0081444 |
| Name | E MORTGAGE MANAGEMENT LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2049 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,428.00 (+10.82%) | $288,100 (+462.7%) Land $53,700 Building $234,400 |
| 2023 | $2,191.00 | $51,200 Land $6,900 Building $44,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1999–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 |
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| 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 196 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 |
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