New Castle County property record for 252 Acorn Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,495 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 1.02 acres (44,431 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Dec 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $4,594 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-014.10-055 |
| Primary APN | 13-014.10-055 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,495 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,307 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 44,431 sqft (1.02 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 286 ft deep x 126 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 252 ACORN DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9574 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | GREAT OAK FARMS SC 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 37 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2012 |
| Census Tract | 16608 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 ACORN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9574 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 15, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 14, 2004 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 200979389 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 252 ACORN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9574 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 7, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000024714 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240422-0024714 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
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 | $4,594.00 (+49.01%) | $591,900 (+582.7%) Land $183,800 Building $408,100 | |
| 2024 | $396,720 | ||
| 2023 | $3,083.00 | $86,700 Land $13,500 Building $73,200 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 76 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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