New Castle County property record for 237 Academy Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,304 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $148,001 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $2,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2020 Mortgage Oct 2019 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-001.00-011 |
| Primary APN | 23-001.00-011 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,304 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 652 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 39 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 237 ACADEMY LN |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-3071 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | MIDDLETOWN VLGE SC A |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16610 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 237 ACADEMY LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3071 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Oct 21, 2019 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 21, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 8, 2005 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201983931 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000083931 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 237 ACADEMY LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3071 |
| Document Number | 0000022568 |
| Map Reference | MF 12766 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200319-0022568 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 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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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 237 ACADEMY LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3071 |
| Document Number | 0000022572 |
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| Date | Mar 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200319-0022572 |
| Name | TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Property Address | 237 ACADEMY LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3071 |
| Document Number | 0000083931 |
| Map Reference | MF 12766 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 20, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191021-0083931 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000083934 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 21, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20191021-0083934 |
| Name | SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19808 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 11 Months |
| Due | Sep 13, 2020 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,335.00 (+40.16%) | $347,300 (+541.96%) Land $78,400 Building $268,900 |
| 2023 | $1,666.00 (+0.18%) | $54,100 (-) Land $11,900 Building $42,200 |
| 2022 | $1,663.00 | $54,100 Land $11,900 Building $42,200 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | 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 286 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 |
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