New Castle County property record for 20 E Lake St, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,456 sqft · built 1916 |
| Lot Size | 0.31 acres (13,504 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $7,500 (Jun 1976) |
| Tax Bill | $1,753 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-006.00-455 |
| Primary APN | 23-006.00-455 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,456 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 824 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1916 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1916 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 13,504 sqft (0.31 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 20 E LAKE ST |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-1122 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLETOWN |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District listed 1978 · 187 contributing resources · NRIS 78000896 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 E LAKE ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1122 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 1976 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 93 / 172 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $1,753.00 (-88.78%) | $260,700 (+626.18%) Land $70,400 Building $190,300 | |
| 2024 | $229,680 | ||
| 2023 | $15,630.00 (+15.84%) | $35,900 (-) Land $10,400 Building $25,500 | |
| 2022 | $13,493.00 | $35,900 Land $10,400 Building $25,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 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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