New Castle County property record for 85 Emerald Ridge Dr, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,278 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.63 acres (27,443 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $376,500 (Jul 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $3,501 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2020 Mortgage Jul 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 12-001.40-026 |
| Primary APN | 12-001.40-026 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,278 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,220 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 27,443 sqft (0.63 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 296 ft deep x 74 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 85 EMERALD RIDGE DR |
|---|---|
| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD RIDGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 42 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | RED LION |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 16401 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 85 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2233 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Jul 13, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200672344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 85 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2233 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000035116 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200505-0035116 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 85 EMERALD RIDGE DR, BEAR, DE 19701-2233 |
| Document Number | 0000036703 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 13, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 85 EMERALD RIDGE DR BEAR DE 197012233, BEAR, DE 19701-2233 |
| Document Number | 0000036703 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 36703 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 156 Months |
| Due | Jul 19, 2031 |
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 | $3,501.00 (+12.39%) | $512,700 (+423.16%) Land $110,800 Building $401,900 | |
| 2024 | $449,640 | ||
| 2023 | $3,115.00 | $98,000 Land $14,600 Building $83,400 |
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.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2024 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | VEOLIA WATER DELAWARE, INC private · serves 100,495 people · EPA ID DE0000564 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2021–2023) 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 148 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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