New Castle County property record for 126 E Lake St, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 2010 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $120,000 (Sep 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,719 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-006.00-139 |
| Primary APN | 23-006.00-139 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 612 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2010 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2010 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 30 ft wide |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 126 E LAKE ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-1124 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-3 |
| Legal Subdivision | HABITAT FOR HUMANITY |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
126 E Lake St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2010.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 126 E LAKE ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1124 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 7, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 23, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201046749 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 126 E Lake St was $1,719.
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 | $1,719.00 | $255,700 Land $66,200 Building $189,500 | |
| 2024 | $223,290 | ||
| 2023 | $1,176.00 (+0.17%) | $38,200 (-) Land $2,700 Building $35,500 | |
| 2022 | $1,174.00 | $38,200 Land $2,700 Building $35,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 126 E Lake St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 126 E Lake St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 587 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 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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