New Castle County property record for 273 Bucktail Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,695 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.38 acres (16,553 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $4,883 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2019 Line of Credit Nov 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-015.00-582 |
| Primary APN | 23-015.00-582 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,695 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,660 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 16,553 sqft (0.38 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 273 BUCKTAIL DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-6135 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-1B |
| Legal Subdivision | ESTATES AT DOVE RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 218 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 16613 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Odessa Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1984 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 84000846 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
273 Bucktail Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in November 2017.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 273 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6135 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| Nov 30, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Prior Sale | Apr 27, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201762369 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 273 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6135 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000030433 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 20190426-0030433 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Property Address | 273 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6135 |
| Document Number | 0000062369 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171130-0062369 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 20, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 12400 VALLEYSIDE WAY, 12400, GERMANTOWN, MD 20874-1556 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 273 BUCKTAIL DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6135 |
| Document Number | 0000062370 |
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| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 20171130-0062370 |
| Name | PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 273 Bucktail Dr was $4,883.
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 | $4,883.00 | $726,300 Land $77,600 Building $648,700 | |
| 2024 | $516,240 | ||
| 2023 | $4,311.00 (+0.16%) | $140,000 (-) Land $15,500 Building $124,500 | |
| 2022 | $4,304.00 | $140,000 Land $15,500 Building $124,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 273 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 273 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | 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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