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131 E Lake St, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 131 E Lake St, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,012 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$102,500 (May 2016)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN23-006.00-052

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN23-006.00-052

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,012 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,012 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOld Style
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 40 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Heating SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Street Address131 E LAKE ST
CityMIDDLETOWN
StateDE
Zip19709-1123
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code23R-3
Legal DescriptionBEG AT SE COR THENCE RUNNING IN WLY DIRECTION ALONG SAID LAKE ST DIS OF 40 FT TO STAKE OR STONE
Legal Subdivision129&131 EAST LAKE STREET
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil DivisionMIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group3
Census Block3003
Census Tract16613

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of July 23, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address131 E LAKE ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1123
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 20, 2016 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 25, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201623852
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionNEW CASTLE DE
Recording DateJul 10, 2026
Property Address131 E LAKE ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1123
Document Number0000052165
Instrument DateJun 29, 2026
Instrument202652165
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 23, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address131 E LAKE ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1123

Mortgage

Document Number0000052169,
DateJul 10, 2026
Instrument202652169
Lender
NameHABITAT FOR HUMANITY CHESTER
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate6.53%
Max Rate-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyNew Castle County
MunicipalityMiddletown Town
Unified School DistrictAppoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$58,100 (+975.93%) Land $58,100
2023Additional exemption filed$5,400 Land $5,400

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWILLOW GROVE MILL
serves 3,090 people · EPA ID DE0020122
Water SourcePurchased groundwater from ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
Last State InspectionSep 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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