New Castle County property record for 12 W Shakespeare Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,847 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $367,000 (Aug 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $3,786 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-020.00-078 |
| Primary APN | 23-020.00-078 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,847 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,545 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-1655 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLETOWN CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 16614 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Apr 19, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 6, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 29, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200769378 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000045786 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000049065 |
| Map Reference | MF 20030429-0050913 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210426-0049065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| 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 by the Entirety |
| Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000049069 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210426-0049069 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Property Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000045786 |
| Map Reference | MF 20030429-0050913 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 29, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20210419-0045786 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000045790 |
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| Date | Apr 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210419-0045790 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 238 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Middletown Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,786.00 (+8.51%) | $563,100 (+397%) Land $67,600 Building $495,500 | |
| 2024 | $497,430 | ||
| 2023 | $3,489.00 | $113,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $98,300 | |
| 2022 | $113,300 Land $15,000 Building $98,300 |
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | WILLOW GROVE MILL serves 3,090 people · EPA ID DE0020122 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased groundwater from ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Last State Inspection | Sep 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 129 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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