New Castle County property record for 39 Watson Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,110 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $590,000 (Dec 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $3,994 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Mortgage Apr 2023 Second Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 23-031.00-014 |
| Primary APN | 23-031.00-014 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,110 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,675 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 | Hip |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 129 ft deep x 96 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 39 WATSON LN |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9387 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | 23R-2 |
| Legal Subdivision | THE LEGENDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 222 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
39 Watson Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2024.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Apr 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| May 3, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Mar 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 4, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202487907 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000062481 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 768 DORCHESTER CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1638 |
| Document Number | 0000011484 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260212-0011484 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 3, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000024988 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20230419-0024988 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2043 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000047775 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Instrument | 20200612-0047775 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89052 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000052649 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2021 |
| Instrument | 20210503-0052649 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 39 WATSON LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9387 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000029955 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220315-0029955 |
| Name | PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA 91361 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 39 Watson Ln was $3,994.
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 | $3,994.00 | $594,100 Land $108,900 Building $485,200 | |
| 2024 | $567,900 | ||
| 2023 | $3,935.00 (+0.15%) | $127,800 (-) Land $11,800 Building $116,000 | |
| 2022 | $3,929.00 | $127,800 Land $11,800 Building $116,000 |
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 39 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 39 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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