New Castle County property record for 259 Sheats Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,736 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.54 acres (23,522 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $550,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,391 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-002.40-047 |
| Primary APN | 13-002.40-047 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,736 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,368 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,522 sqft (0.54 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 130 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 259 SHEATS LN |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9261 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | LEA EARA FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 60 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 16611 |
259 Sheats Ln is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of September 21, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9261 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 9, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| May 7, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ALLIANT CREDIT UNION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 9, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 8, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202669685 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Property Address | 259 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9261 |
| Document Number | 0000069685 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669685 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | SETTLEMENT PROS, SETTLEMENT WORKS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,388,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 259 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9261 |
| Document Number | 0000069689, |
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| Date | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202669689 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Property Address | 259 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9261 |
| Document Number | 0000033078 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633078 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 259 SHEATS LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9261 |
| Document Number | 0000033078, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 7, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202633078 |
| Name | ALLIANT CREDIT UNION |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.63% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Sheats Ln was $4,391.
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 | $4,391.00 | $544,000 Land $120,200 Building $423,800 | |
| 2024 | $500,760 | ||
| 2023 | $99,100 Land $11,100 Building $88,000 |
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 259 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 259 Sheats Ln is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | 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 39 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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