New Castle County property record for 749 Old Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,064 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 1.57 acres (68,389 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $276,000 (Jul 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,639 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jul 2026 Line of Credit + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-052.00-025 |
| Primary APN | 10-052.00-025 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,064 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,064 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 68,389 sqft (1.57 acres) |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 864 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1841 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | LAUREN FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 16301 |
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 October 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| Jul 16, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage LOAN STORE |
| Jul 30, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
| Nov 13, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EMM LOANS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 30, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202274681 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000081988 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000054170 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654170 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000054174, |
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| Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202654174 |
| Name | LOAN STORE |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 6.48% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000058269 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658269 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000058269, |
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| Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202658269 |
| Name | COASTAL COMMUNITY BANK |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate | 6.36% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Property Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000081988 |
| Map Reference | MF 2567 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251113-0081988 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2025 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000075299 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231108-0075299 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 345 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000074681 |
| Map Reference | MF 2567 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220726-0074681 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 12, 2022 |
| 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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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 749 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Document Number | 0000074685 |
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| Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220726-0074685 |
| Name | EMM LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2052 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,639.00 (-17.38%) | $404,800 (+322.55%) Land $137,100 Building $267,700 | |
| 2024 | $3,194.00 (+10.29%) | $95,800 (-) Land $23,800 Building $72,000 | $309,780 |
| 2023 | $2,896.00 | $95,800 Land $23,800 Building $72,000 |
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
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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 193 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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