New Castle County property record for 231 Sheats Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,870 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $470,000 (Oct 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,307 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-002.40-068 |
| Primary APN | 13-002.40-068 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,870 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 974 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 145 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Deck Area | Deck Area |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 231 SHEATS LN |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9260 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEA EARA FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2002 |
| Census Tract | 16611 |
231 Sheats Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2021.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9260 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021122582 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 30, 2003 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000034092 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9260 |
| Document Number | 0000122582 |
| Map Reference | MF 10638 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 4, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211022-0122582 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 231 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9260 |
| Document Number | 0000122586 |
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| Date | Oct 22, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20211022-0122586 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 231 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9260 |
| Document Number | 0000087586 |
| Map Reference | MF 10638 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 19, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210729-0087586 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 17, 2021 |
| 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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| Address | 231 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9260 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 231 Sheats Ln was $4,307.
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 | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,307.00 | $533,600 Land $120,200 Building $413,400 | |
| 2024 | $484,290 | ||
| 2023 | $3,321.00 | $89,500 Land $11,200 Building $78,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 231 Sheats Ln 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 231 Sheats Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | NORTH WEST PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 4,149 people · EPA ID DE00A0347 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 54 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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