New Castle County property record for 1617 Choptank Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,248 sqft · built 2012 |
| Lot Size | 5.99 acres (260,924 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $6,407 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-012.30-028 |
| Primary APN | 13-012.30-028 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 12 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,248 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,873 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2012 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 260,924 sqft (5.99 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 962 ft deep x 265 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1617 CHOPTANK RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9043 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HUNTER CROSSING |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16609 |
1617 Choptank Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in December 1998.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1617 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9043 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2556 / 232 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1617 Choptank Rd was $6,407, up 28.5% from the year before.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,407.00 (+28.53%) | $793,700 (+560.32%) Land $296,800 Building $496,900 | |
| 2024 | $4,985.00 (-85.56%) | $120,200 (-) Land $22,200 Building $98,000 | $509,400 |
| 2023 | $34,530.00 (+25.48%) | $120,200 (-) Land $22,200 Building $98,000 | |
| 2022 | $27,519.00 | $120,200 Land $22,200 Building $98,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1617 Choptank Rd 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 | 2 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 risk around 1617 Choptank Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | 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 14 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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