New Castle County property record for 18 Melissa Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,431 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.69 acres (30,056 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,950 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-053.00-040 |
| Primary APN | 23-053.00-040 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,431 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,802 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Fiberglass |
| Lot Area | 30,056 sqft (0.69 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 18 MELISSA DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-8706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-1B |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT ST ANNES |
| Legal Lot Number | 39 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16806 |
18 Melissa Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 18 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FOUNDATION ONE BANK |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
| Aug 8, 2018 | Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit M&T BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 18 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000027481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210308-0027481 |
| Name | FOUNDATION ONE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | OMAHA, NE 68116 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Property Address | 18 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Document Number | 0000016939 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20031003-0128103 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200302-0016939 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 105 FOULK RD, 105, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3740 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Document Number | 0000016943 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200302-0016943 |
| Name | CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 18 MELISSA DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8706 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40106 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 105 FOULK RD WILMINGTON DE 198033740, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-3740 |
| Document Number | 0000040106 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 40106 |
| Name | M&T BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | ONE M&T PLZ, BUFFALO, NY 14240 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 18 Melissa Dr was $4,950.
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 | $4,950.00 | $736,200 Land $149,900 Building $586,300 | |
| 2024 | $686,610 | ||
| 2023 | $4,203.00 (+0.14%) | $136,500 (-) Land $16,400 Building $120,100 | |
| 2022 | $4,197.00 | $136,500 Land $16,400 Building $120,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 18 Melissa Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2023.
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 | 7 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2023 · other causes |
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 18 Melissa Dr 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 102 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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