New Castle County property record for 16 Watson Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,977 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $316,330 (Dec 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $4,240 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-029.00-042 |
| Primary APN | 23-029.00-042 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,977 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,954 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 114 ft deep x 79 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 16 WATSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9388 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LEGENDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 192 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9388 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 22, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 14, 2003 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2003167157 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 16 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9388 |
| Document Number | 0000065881 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 30, 2019 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16 WATSON LN MIDDLETOWN DE 197099388, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9388 |
| Document Number | 0000065881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 65881 |
| Name | POLICE & FIRE FCU |
|---|---|
| Address | BENSALEM, PA 19020 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 240 Months |
| Due | Aug 20, 2039 |
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 | $688,900 (+400.29%) Land $109,500 Building $579,400 | ||
| 2024 | $624,150 | ||
| 2023 | $4,240.00 | $137,700 (-) Land $11,800 Building $125,900 | |
| 2022 | $137,700 Land $11,800 Building $125,900 |
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.
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 | MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 17,700 people · EPA ID DE0000614 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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