New Castle County property record for 783 Old Porter Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 3,560 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 3 acres (130,680 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $2,953 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Second Mortgage Sep 2022 Second Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-052.00-006 |
| Primary APN | 10-052.00-006 |
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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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1973 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 130,680 sqft (3 acres) |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 783 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 Description | BEG AT INTERSECTION OF CENTERLINE OF PORTER STATION TO RED LION RD WITH CENTERLINE OF STATE HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE RD NUMBER 384 THENCE ALONG CENTERLINE OF ABANDONED RD |
| 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 May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 783 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 10, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU |
| Sep 12, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU |
| Jul 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 2, 2008 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201118315 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 783 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Title Company | POWERHOUSE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000073499 |
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| Date | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251010-0073499 |
| Name | ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABERDEEN, MD 21001 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Oct 3, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 783 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | POWERHOUSE TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000088912 |
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| Date | Sep 12, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220912-0088912 |
| Name | ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ABERDEEN, MD 21001 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Sep 2, 2042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 783 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | TWFG NATIONAL TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, WFG NATIONAL TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000082224 |
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| Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210719-0082224 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 783 OLD PORTER RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1841 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000037318 |
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| Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200513-0037318 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2050 |
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 | $2,953.00 (-28.62%) | $529,700 (+245.31%) Land $160,000 Building $369,700 | |
| 2024 | $422,730 | ||
| 2023 | $4,137.00 | $153,400 Land $29,000 Building $124,400 |
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 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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