New Castle County property record for 1197 Choptank Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,560 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.73 acres (75,359 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $23,375 (Dec 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,174 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-061.00-015 |
| Primary APN | 11-061.00-015 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,560 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,560 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 75,359 sqft (1.73 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 499 ft deep x 451 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 1197 CHOPTANK RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | MERSKY SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 16609 |
1197 Choptank Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2005.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1197 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9759 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2005125825 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062209 |
| 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 | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $667,100 Land $211,100 Building $456,000 | ||
| 2024 | $566,460 | ||
| 2023 | $4,174.00 | $117,400 (-) Land $14,300 Building $103,100 | |
| 2022 | $117,400 Land $14,300 Building $103,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1197 Choptank Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 1197 Choptank Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Breezeline, Xfinity.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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