New Castle County property record for 20 Simpson Pl, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,955 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $460,000 (Nov 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $4,609 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2020 Mortgage Nov 2018 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-029.00-011 |
| Primary APN | 23-029.00-011 |
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| 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 | 3,955 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,943 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 121 ft deep x 51 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 20 SIMPSON PL |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9384 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LEGENDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 158 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 20 SIMPSON PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage BNC NATIONAL BANK |
| Nov 16, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Nov 9, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 16, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 18, 2001 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201861521 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000059943 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 20 SIMPSON PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000055949 |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200708-0055949 |
| Name | BNC NATIONAL BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GLENDALE, AZ 85308 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 SIMPSON PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
| Document Number | 0000061521 |
| Map Reference | MF 13253 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181116-0061521 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV 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 | 20 SIMPSON PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
| Document Number | 0000061525 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181116-0061525 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2018 |
| Property Address | 20 SIMPSON PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
| Document Number | 0000059943 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 59943 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 22, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 20 SIMPSON PL MIDDLETOWN DE 197099384, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9384 |
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 | $4,609.00 (+5.86%) | $685,500 (+384.79%) Land $116,000 Building $569,500 | |
| 2024 | $610,920 | ||
| 2023 | $4,354.00 (+0.16%) | $141,400 (-) Land $12,400 Building $129,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,347.00 | $141,400 Land $12,400 Building $129,000 |
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.
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 | 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | MIDDLETOWN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 17,700 people · EPA ID DE0000614 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025–2027) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Cogeco Cable Holdings II Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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