New Castle County property record for 38 E Main St, Middletown, DE 19709 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station & Convenience Store |
|---|---|
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
| Square Footage | 1,936 sqft Gross Area |
| Lot Size | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Tax Bill | $2,529.00 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 23-009.00-012 |
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| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Gross Area |
|---|---|
| 1st Floor | 1,936 sqft 1st Floor |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Exterior Material | Metal Exterior |
| Construction Type | Concrete Blocks Construction |
| Lot Area | 28,314 sqft (0.65 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 174 ft x 145 ft Depth x Width |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC Heating |
| Street Address | 38 E MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709 |
| Property Usage | Commercial Property Usage |
| Type | Commercial > Retail > Service Station & Convenience Store |
| Legal Subdivision | SMITH SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1020 |
| Census Tract | 16614 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 23-009.00-012
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5925 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9613 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 30, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer Quitclaim Document |
| Nov 30, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000111042 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38 E MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 |
| Document Number | 0000111042 |
| Map Reference | MF 6262 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221130-0111042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 409 S RIDGE AVE, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-4688 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Property Address | 38 E MAIN ST, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 |
| Document Number | 0000110889 |
| Map Reference | MF 6262 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 14, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20221130-0110889 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 09, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenant/Joint Tenant w/ Right Of Survivorship |
| Address | 5925 SUMMIT BRIDGE RD, TOWNSEND, DE 19734-9613 |
Source: New Castle County records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Municipality | Middletown Town |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,529.00 (-47.78%) | $473,800 (+202.75%) Land $193,500 Building $280,300 |
| 2023 | $4,843.00 (+0.67%) | $156,500 (-) Land $42,500 Building $114,000 |
| 2022 | $4,811.00 | $156,500 Land $42,500 Building $114,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Middletown Historic District listed 1978 · 187 contributing resources · NRIS 78000896 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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