New Castle County property record for 16 Melissa Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4 ba · 3,522 sqft · built 2019 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $541,036 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $4,348 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Mortgage May 2019 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-053.00-041 |
| Primary APN | 23-053.00-041 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 18 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,522 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,893 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2019 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2019 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 MELISSA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-8706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-1B |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT ST ANNES |
| Legal Lot Number | 40 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVD, G, SMYRNA, DE 19977-8222 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| May 31, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage HIGHLANDS MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit M&T BK |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201940723 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000144988 |
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| Date | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211217-0144988 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Document Number | 0000040723 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20060912-0087032 |
| Instrument Date | May 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190531-0040723 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 105 FOULK RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3740 |
| Document Number | 0000040727 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190531-0040727 |
| Name | HIGHLANDS MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 14, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 105 FOULK RD WILMINGTON DE 198033740, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3740 |
| Document Number | 0000040106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40106 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ONE M&T PLZ, BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $4,348.00 (-0.5%) | $646,700 (+355.74%) Land $136,500 Building $510,200 | |
| 2024 | $667,890 | ||
| 2023 | $4,370.00 (+0.16%) | $141,900 (-) Land $15,100 Building $126,800 | |
| 2022 | $4,363.00 | $141,900 Land $15,100 Building $126,800 |
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
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 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 | 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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