New Castle County property record for 97 Lums Pond Rd, Bear, DE 19701
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,872 sqft · built 1994 |
| Lot Size | 1.48 acres (64,469 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $602 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-043.00-072 |
| Primary APN | 11-043.00-072 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,872 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,872 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1994 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1994 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 64,469 sqft (1.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 450 ft deep x 108 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 97 LUMS POND RD |
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| City | BEAR |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19701-2186 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Description | L14 14A |
| Legal Subdivision | LUMS POND ESTS II |
| Legal Lot Number | 14 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | GLASGOW |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 14809 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 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: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 97 LUMS POND RD, BEAR, DE 19701-2186 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000078135 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $602.00 (-83.4%) | $682,400 (+468.67%) Land $146,700 Building $535,700 | |
| 2024 | $438,660 | ||
| 2023 | $3,627.00 | $120,000 (-) Land $21,100 Building $98,900 | |
| 2022 | $120,000 Land $21,100 Building $98,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 | 3 in force |
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 at the parcel |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552 |
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| 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 83 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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