New Castle County property record for 825 Seymour Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (May 2001) |
| Tax Bill | $2,232 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage Mar 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.40-008 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.40-008 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,378 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,378 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 825 SEYMOUR RD |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1121 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC6.5 |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWINDS |
| Legal Block | 53 |
| Legal Lot Number | 127A |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
825 Seymour Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2001.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 825 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1121 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Mar 29, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 11, 2001 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200135402 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 2, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000035402 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 825 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1121 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000007485 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210119-0007485 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Property Address | 825 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1121 |
| Document Number | 0000015634 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170329-0015634 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 825 SEYMOUR RD, BEAR, DE 19701-1121 |
| Document Number | 0000015636 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 29, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170329-0015636 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 825 Seymour Rd was $2,232.
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 | $2,232.00 | $342,500 Land $69,000 Building $273,500 | |
| 2024 | $277,290 | ||
| 2023 | $1,726.00 | $57,100 Land $8,400 Building $48,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 825 Seymour Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 2007 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Wildfire risk around 825 Seymour Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 138 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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