New Castle County property record for 26 Watson Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,984 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $625,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,103 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Jul 2021 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-028.00-012 |
| Primary APN | 23-028.00-012 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,984 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,961 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 | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 26 WATSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9389 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LEGENDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 205 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
26 Watson Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2022.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NATION ONE MORTGAGE |
| Jul 12, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jun 17, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 8, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 202247712 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000079616 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000047712 |
| Map Reference | MF 13647 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 29, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220504-0047712 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| 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 | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000047716 |
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| Date | May 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220504-0047716 |
| Name | NATION ONE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000079616 |
| Map Reference | MF 13647 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210712-0079616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000045534 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 3, 2019 |
| Instrument | 45534 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26 WATSON LN MIDDLETOWN DE 197099389, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000059508 |
| Map Reference | MF 13647 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181108-0059508 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| 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 | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 26 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9389 |
| Document Number | 0000059512 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2018 |
| Instrument | 20181108-0059512 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 26 Watson Ln was $5,103.
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 | $5,103.00 | $759,000 Land $109,500 Building $649,500 | |
| 2024 | $693,630 | ||
| 2023 | $4,243.00 (+0.17%) | $137,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $126,000 | |
| 2022 | $4,236.00 | $137,800 Land $11,800 Building $126,000 |
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 26 Watson Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
| 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 26 Watson 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 94% of the US · lower than 78% 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 | 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 211 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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