34 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 34 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.15 acres (6,534 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Tax Bill	$1,956 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jan 2024 Mortgage Apr 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-004.00-333`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-004.00-333`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	660 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	6,534 sqft (0.15 acres)
Lot Dimensions	146 ft deep x 27 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	34 FRANKLIN DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1727
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAWN PHASE II
Legal Lot Number	396
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	16613

Historic Designation

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

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

34 Franklin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2024.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jan 5, 2024	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 26, 2022	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA NA
Mar 26, 2018	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jan 5, 2024
Deed Sale	Jan 5, 2024
Prior Sale	Apr 26, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20241156
Record Updated	Sep 20, 2026

January 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Jan 5, 2024
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727
Document Number	0000001156
Map Reference	DOC 20010403 0022811
Instrument Date	Jan 4, 2024
Instrument	20240105-0001156
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 24, 2024

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727

Mortgage

Document Number	0000001160
Date	Jan 5, 2024
Instrument	20240105-0001160

Lender

Name	PROSPERITY HOME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2054

April 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2022
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727
Document Number	0000044256
Map Reference	DOC 20010403 0022811
Instrument Date	Apr 19, 2022
Instrument	20220426-0044256
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 4, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727

Mortgage

Document Number	0000044260
Date	Apr 26, 2022
Instrument	20220426-0044260

Lender

Name	BANK OF AMERICA NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2052

March 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 26, 2018
Property Address	34 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1727
Document Number	0000013856
Map Reference	DOC 12603
Instrument Date	Mar 17, 2018
Instrument	20180326-0013856
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 21, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	241 ACORN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8502

Mortgage

Document Number	0000013857
Date	Mar 26, 2018
Instrument	20180326-0013857

Lender

Name	VAN DYK MORTGAGE CORP
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 34 Franklin Dr was $1,956.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Municipality	Middletown Town
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$1,956.00	$291,000 Land $66,200 Building $224,800
2024			$210,870
2023	$1,730.00 (+0.12%)	$56,200 (-) Land $14,200 Building $42,000
2022	$1,728.00	$56,200 Land $14,200 Building $42,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 34 Franklin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective January 21, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 34 Franklin Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 587 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880

May also be available: Xfinity.

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