4 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 4 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.07 acres (3,049 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$128,250 (Dec 2004)
Tax Bill	$1,726 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	May 2022 Line of Credit Sep 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-004.00-318`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-004.00-318`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 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
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	3,049 sqft (0.07 acres)
Lot Dimensions	159 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	4 FRANKLIN DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1725
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAWN PHASE II
Legal Lot Number	381
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

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	4 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
May 24, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DOVER FCU
Sep 28, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Second Mortgage (Down Payment) DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Dec 21, 2004 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Sep 14, 2004 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2004137431
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	4 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 20, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000054913
Date	May 24, 2022
Instrument	20220524-0054913

Lender

Name	DOVER FCU
Type	Credit Union
Address	DOVER, DE 19904

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	May 23, 2052

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

September 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Sep 28, 2017
Property Address	4 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Document Number	0000050306
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2017
Instrument	20170928-0050306
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000050308
Date	Sep 28, 2017
Instrument	20170928-0050308

Lender

Name	DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	DOVER, DE 19901

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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	$1,726.00 (+13.93%)	$256,800 (+421.95%) Land $66,200 Building $190,600
2024			$220,680
2023	$1,515.00 (+0.2%)	$49,200 (-) Land $12,200 Building $37,000
2022	$1,512.00	$49,200 Land $12,200 Building $37,000

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.

Flood

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

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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