New Castle County property record for 8 Congress Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,033 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.76 acres (33,106 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,747 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Transfer Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-032.00-138 |
| Primary APN | 11-032.00-138 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,033 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,036 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 33,106 sqft (0.76 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 235 ft deep x 140 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8 CONGRESS DR |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | CARAVEL FARMS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 66 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14810 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-032.00-138
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 8 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
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| May 02, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Oct 07, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | May 09, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 09, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202530788 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000028282 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 02, 2023 |
| Property Address | 8 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1645 |
| Document Number | 0000028282 |
| Map Reference | MF 5180 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230502-0028282 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2023 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 8 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1645 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Property Address | 8 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1645 |
| Document Number | 0000117054 |
| Map Reference | MF 5180 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211007-0117054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8 CONGRESS DR, BEAR, DE 19701-1645 |
| Document Number | 0000117058 |
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| Date | Oct 07, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211007-0117058 |
| Name | MUTUAL OF OMAHA MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | May 01, 2051 |
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 | Christina 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 | $3,747.00 (-1.47%) | $460,400 (+343.12%) Land $103,200 Building $357,200 | |
| 2024 | $348,030 | ||
| 2023 | $3,803.00 | $103,900 Land $17,200 Building $86,700 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148102, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1999–2003) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2003 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, availability as of December 31, 2025 · sampled at 401 locations within half a mile · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System via ECHO, 2026 Q3 · EPA community water system boundaries v3.0, March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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