New Castle County property record for 1831 Choptank Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,238 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2022 Mortgage Nov 2025 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-017.00-065 |
| Primary APN | 13-017.00-065 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,238 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,238 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9047 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | KERRY |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1006 |
| Census Tract | 16609 |
1831 Choptank Rd is owned by a company that bought it in March 2023.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1111 BOHEMIA MILL RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9755 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Life Tenant |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage RALPH V ESTEP REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST |
| Nov 5, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 28, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 25, 2022 | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure, Foreclosure |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 28, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Deed Document Number | 202319687 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000043971 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9047 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9047 |
| Document Number | 0000022039 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220222-0022039 |
| Name | RALPH V ESTEP REVOCABLE FAMILY TRUST |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Property Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9047 |
| Document Number | 0000080102 |
| Map Reference | MF 4366 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251105-0080102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Living Trust |
| Address | 1111 BOHEMIA MILL RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9755 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9047 |
| Document Number | 0000019687 |
| Map Reference | MF 4366 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230328-0019687 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1176 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9760 |
| Document Type | Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1831 CHOPTANK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9047 |
| Document Number | 0000043971 |
| Map Reference | MF 4366 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220425-0043971 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Irrevocable Trust |
| Address | 508 MAIN ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19804-3911 |
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 | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,700 (+178%) Land $37,000 Building $4,700 | |
| 2024 | $15,000 (-) Land $15,000 | |
| 2023 | $15,000 Land $15,000 | |
| 2022 | $274,320 |
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 1831 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 1831 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 67% of the US · above 67% 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.
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 50 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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