1540 E Matisse Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1540 E Matisse Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,306 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$289,800 (May 2013)
Tax Bill	$4,354 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2022 Line of Credit Apr 2021 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-013.21-071`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-013.21-071`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	10 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	2,306 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,192 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Effective Year Built	Effective 2013
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1540 E MATISSE DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-9804
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OF BAYBERRY NORTH
Legal Lot Number	550
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3056
Census Tract	16611

Owner

1540 E Matisse Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2013.

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	1540 E MATISSE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9804
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Sole Owner

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jul 27, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA
Apr 1, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	May 28, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 28, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201333852
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	1540 E MATISSE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9804
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 26, 2022
Title Company	ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1540 E MATISSE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9804

Mortgage

Document Number	0000075432
Date	Jul 27, 2022
Instrument	20220727-0075432

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PROVIDENCE, RI 02903

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	300 Months
Due	Jul 12, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

April 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	1540 E MATISSE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9804
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1540 E MATISSE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9804

Mortgage

Document Number	0000038524
Date	Apr 1, 2021
Instrument	20210401-0038524

Lender

Name	WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Type	Bank
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19899

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1540 E Matisse Dr was $4,354.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,354.00	$561,000 Land $88,000 Building $473,000
2024			$471,960
2023	$3,463.00	$97,400 Land $9,500 Building $87,900

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

FEMA maps place 1540 E Matisse Dr 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	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.

Wildfire

The area around 1540 E Matisse Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within 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 System	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 254 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline, T-Mobile.

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