18 W Shakespeare Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 18 W Shakespeare Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,027 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$402,000 (Mar 2020)
Tax Bill	$3,798 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-020.00-081`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-020.00-081`

Interior

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	3,027 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,725 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2004
Effective Year Built	Effective 2004
Architectural Style	Colonial
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1655
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	MIDDLETOWN CROSSING
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1002
Census Tract	16614

Owner

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

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 17, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DMI MORTGAGE SERVICING
Mar 26, 2020	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Mar 26, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Jul 13, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	202024547
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Apr 1, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655

Mortgage

Document Number	0000032247
Date	Mar 17, 2021
Instrument	20210317-0032247

Lender

Name	DMI MORTGAGE SERVICING
Address	DALLAS, TX 75201

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	349 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

March 2020: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2020
Property Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655
Document Number	0000024547
Map Reference	MF 200304290050913
Instrument Date	Mar 23, 2020
Instrument	20200326-0024547
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	18 W SHAKESPEARE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1655

Mortgage

Document Number	0000024551
Date	Mar 26, 2020
Instrument	20200326-0024551

Lender

Name	CARDINAL FINANCIAL COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Municipality	Middletown Town
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$3,798.00 (+5.24%)	$564,900 (+382%) Land $67,600 Building $497,300
2024			$528,120
2023	$3,609.00 (+0.17%)	$117,200 (-) Land $15,000 Building $102,200
2022	$3,603.00	$117,200 Land $15,000 Building $102,200

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

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	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.

Wildfire

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	WILLOW GROVE MILL serves 3,090 people · EPA ID DE0020122
Water Source	Purchased groundwater from ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
Last State Inspection	Sep 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2023) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 338 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

May also be available: Xfinity.

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