New Castle County property record for 16 W Shakespeare Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,027 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $334,900 (Jun 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $3,723 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Line of Credit Dec 2020 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-020.00-080 |
| Primary APN | 23-020.00-080 |
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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 | 3,027 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,725 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 |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 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 | 39 |
| 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 | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Jun 28, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PENTAGON FCU |
| Dec 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage SUN EAST FCU |
| Jun 20, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL LLC |
| Jun 13, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 20, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 13, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201829495 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000042057 |
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| Date | Jun 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230628-0042057 |
| Name | PENTAGON FCU |
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| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | MC LEAN, VA 22102 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 5, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000112954 |
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| Date | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20201211-0112954 |
| Name | SUN EAST FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | ASTON, PA 19014 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000029495 |
| Map Reference | DOC20030429-0050913 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180620-0029495 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000029496 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 20, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20180620-0029496 |
| Name | FIRST HERITAGE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 16 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655 |
| Document Number | 0000029344 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 6, 2017 |
| Instrument | 29344 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $294.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Association |
| Address | PO BOX 650043 DALLAS TX 752650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $3,723.00 (+1.09%) | $553,800 (+363.04%) Land $67,600 Building $486,200 | |
| 2024 | $488,160 | ||
| 2023 | $3,683.00 | $119,600 Land $15,000 Building $104,600 |
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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