New Castle County property record for 226 Bucktail Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 4,135 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $595,000 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $5,573 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Dec 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-015.00-590 |
| Primary APN | 23-015.00-590 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,135 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 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 | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-6131 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-1B |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT DOVE RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 241 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 18, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage M & T BANK |
| Dec 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage DEEPWATER INDUSTRIES FCU |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 20, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202568513 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000142291 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Property Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000068513 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20020425-0038601 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250923-0068513 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000068517 |
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| Date | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250923-0068517 |
| Name | M & T BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.75% |
| Type Change Date | Sep 1, 2030 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 7.75% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 10.7% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000142291 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20020425-0038601 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211213-0142291 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 24, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 226 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000142295 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211213-0142295 |
| Name | DEEPWATER INDUSTRIES FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 178 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
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 | $656,900 (+334.17%) Land $73,800 Building $583,100 | ||
| 2024 | $5,573.00 (+19.62%) | $151,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $136,300 | $609,390 |
| 2023 | $4,659.00 (+0.15%) | $151,300 (-) Land $15,000 Building $136,300 | |
| 2022 | $4,652.00 | $151,300 Land $15,000 Building $136,300 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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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