New Castle County property record for 170 Gillespie Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,078 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 acres (6,098 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $206,396 (Nov 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $2,569 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-033.00-010 |
| Primary APN | 23-033.00-010 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,078 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 962 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 | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 6,098 sqft (0.14 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 170 GILLESPIE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-8361 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-3 |
| Legal Description | L486 THRU 495 508 THRU 525 534 THRU 563 |
| Legal Subdivision | WILLOW GROVE MILL SEC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 486 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 16614 |
170 Gillespie Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2004.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 170 GILLESPIE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8361 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 17, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 29, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2004124155 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 170 Gillespie Ave was $2,569.
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 | $2,569.00 | $382,100 Land $75,900 Building $306,200 | |
| 2024 | $275,850 | ||
| 2023 | $2,605.00 (+0.15%) | $84,600 (-) Land $14,000 Building $70,600 | |
| 2022 | $2,601.00 | $84,600 Land $14,000 Building $70,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 170 Gillespie Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 170 Gillespie Ave is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 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 394 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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