New Castle County property record for 256 Bucktail Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,176 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $391,314 (Jul 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $4,867 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Aug 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-007.00-336 |
| Primary APN | 23-007.00-336 |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 16 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,176 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,810 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 256 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 | 227 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
256 Bucktail Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
| Aug 29, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer COAST TO COAST TITLE SERVICES INC, COAST TO COAST T&E SVCS LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 29, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200574673 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000085125 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 256 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000092413 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220922-0092413 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ATLANTA, GA 30328 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 256 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Document Number | 0000085125 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20020425-0038601 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220829-0085125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2022 |
| Title Company | COAST TO COAST TITLE SERVICES INC, COAST TO COAST T&E SVCS LLC |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 BUCKTAIL DR, 256, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6131 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Bucktail Dr was $4,867.
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 | $4,867.00 | $723,800 Land $73,800 Building $650,000 | |
| 2024 | $642,240 | ||
| 2023 | $4,619.00 (+0.15%) | $150,000 (-) Land $15,000 Building $135,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,612.00 | $150,000 Land $15,000 Building $135,000 |
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 256 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 256 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 | 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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