New Castle County property record for 840 Sparrow Ln, Bear, DE 19701 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.71 acres (30,928 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,648 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Mortgage Sep 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 10-033.40-006 |
| Primary APN | 10-033.40-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,208 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 30,928 sqft (0.71 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 204 ft deep x 240 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 728 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 840 SPARROW LN |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-1110 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRWINDS |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | NEW CASTLE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1007 |
| Census Tract | 14904 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 10-033.40-006
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 840 SPARROW LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 02, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB |
| Sep 22, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit TD BANK NA |
| Jun 05, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer VIRGINIA C EMERSON |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 11, 1996 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 02, 2022 |
| Property Address | 840 SPARROW LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000076951 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220802-0076951 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| 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 | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 840 SPARROW LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000076955 |
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| Date | Aug 02, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220802-0076955 |
| Name | USAA FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 01, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 840 SPARROW LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 05, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000049210 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20170922-0049210 |
| Name | TD BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PORTLAND, ME 04101 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 15, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Property Address | 840 SPARROW LN, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Document Number | 0000027986 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 14, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27986 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 840 SPARROW LN BEAR DE 197011110, BEAR, DE 19701-1110 |
| Document Number | 27987 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 05, 2017 |
| Instrument | 27987 |
| Name | VIRGINIA C EMERSON |
|---|---|
| Special Notes | Seller Financed |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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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 and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,648.00 (+49.27%) | $406,200 (+591.99%) Land $83,200 Building $323,000 | |
| 2024 | $375,210 | ||
| 2023 | $1,774.00 | $58,700 Land $9,200 Building $49,500 |
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 22% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Less than 1 in 10,000 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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