New Castle County property record for 8 Orchid Dr, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified May 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,718 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $327,500 (Mar 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $4,217 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-046.20-118 |
| Primary APN | 11-046.20-118 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,718 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,015 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 118 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 450 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 8 ORCHID DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-6330 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 109 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 14811 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 11-046.20-118
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 8 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 04, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY ASSET CORP |
| Sep 25, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage KYU H OH |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 20, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200725993 |
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000008026 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTH AMERICAN TITLE INS CO |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000110303 |
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| Date | Dec 04, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201204-0110303 |
| Name | FAIRWAY ASSET CORP |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DERWOOD, MD 20855 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 01, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 8 ORCHID DR, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000112044 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 25, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 05, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 8 ORCHID DR BEAR DE 197016330, BEAR, DE 19701-6330 |
| Document Number | 0000112044 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 09, 2020 |
| Instrument | 112044 |
| Name | KYU H OH |
|---|---|
| Address | 69 WORTHINGTON PARK RD, CLAYMONT, DE 19703 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 84 Months |
| Due | Dec 08, 2027 |
| Rate | 2.5% |
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Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified May 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink 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 | $4,217.00 (+45.16%) | $522,200 (+566.92%) Land $104,000 Building $418,200 | |
| 2024 | $367,470 | ||
| 2023 | $2,905.00 | $78,300 Land $11,700 Building $66,600 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100030148113, 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 |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 2 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force 2 of 2 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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.
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