1684 Choptank Rd, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 1684 Choptank Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Lot Size	2.52 acres (109,771 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$150,000 (Oct 2015)
Tax Bill	$392 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2021 Transfer
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-012.00-131`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-012.00-131`

Exterior

Lot Area	109,771 sqft (2.52 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1684 CHOPTANK RD
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-9767
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Subdivision	WITTIG SUBD
Legal Lot Number	4
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	16609

Owner

1684 Choptank Rd is owned by two individuals who acquired it in October 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	37 ESTATES DR, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-4600
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 13, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Oct 13, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201552372
Last Transfer Date	Oct 1, 2021
Transfer Doc	0000118145
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

October 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2021
Property Address	1684 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9767
Document Number	0000118145
Map Reference	DOC 20090717-0047138
Instrument Date	Oct 1, 2021
Instrument	20211012-0118145
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 2, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	37 ESTATES DR, CAMDEN, DE 19934-4600

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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
2025		$65,100 Land $65,100
2023	$392.00	$11,300 Land $11,300

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 1684 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

Wildfire risk around 1684 Choptank Rd is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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 28 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	2,000 / 250
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880