New Castle County property record for 216 Bucktail Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,356 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $354,523 (Feb 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,084 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Line of Credit Jun 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-015.00-559 |
| Primary APN | 23-015.00-559 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,356 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,759 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 216 BUCKTAIL DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-6130 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-1B |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT DOVE RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Odessa Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1984 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 84000846 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
216 Bucktail Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2005.
Source: New Castle County records, as of September 29, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6130 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY |
| Jun 19, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 11, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200514847 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 216 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6130 |
| Document Number | 0000071258 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202671258 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 216 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6130 |
| Document Number | 0000071258, |
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| Date | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202671258 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 26, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.99% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 216 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6130 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 21, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000046276 |
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| Date | Jun 19, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190619-0046276 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2029 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 216 Bucktail Dr was $4,084.
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 | $4,084.00 | $607,400 Land $77,600 Building $529,800 | |
| 2024 | $518,490 | ||
| 2023 | $3,883.00 (+0.15%) | $126,100 (-) Land $15,500 Building $110,600 | |
| 2022 | $3,877.00 | $126,100 Land $15,500 Building $110,600 |
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 216 Bucktail Dr 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 |
| 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 216 Bucktail 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 | 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 |
| 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 226 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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