New Castle County property record for 78 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 2.5 Baths |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
| Square Footage | 2,278 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage | Attached |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $485,000 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 12-001.40-031 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Building Area | 2,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor | 1,220 sqft 1st Floor |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Primary Flooring | Carpet Flooring |
| Interior Structure | Wallboard/Drywall Interior Structure |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplaces |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial Style |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl Exterior |
| Roof Construction | Gable Roof Construction |
| Roof Material | Asphalt Roof |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 261 ft x 84 ft Depth x Width |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Garage Type | Attached Garage |
| Cooling System | Central Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with Air Conditioning Heating |
| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
| Street Address | 78 EMERALD RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2273 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Blockgroup | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 12-001.40-031
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2273 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 21, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202588817 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 78 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2273 |
| Document Number | 0000088817 |
| Map Reference | MF 11910 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251210-0088817 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2025 |
| 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 | 78 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2273 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $525,300 (+429.54%) Land $104,300 Building $421,000 | ||
| 2024 | $3,449.00 (+9.39%) | $99,200 (-) Land $14,200 Building $85,000 | $456,030 |
| 2023 | $3,153.00 | $99,200 (-) Land $14,200 Building $85,000 | |
| 2022 | $99,200 Land $14,200 Building $85,000 |
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 5% of the US · above 19% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 7,143 per year |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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