New Castle County property record for 404 Hope Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,160 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $96,700 (Dec 1988) |
| Tax Bill | $1,529 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-003.40-006 |
| Primary APN | 13-003.40-006 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,160 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,160 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 320 ft deep x 143 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 404 HOPE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTHOPE |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 16611 |
404 Hope Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 1988.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 404 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 1988 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 802 / 228 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Colonial School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $392,800 Land $131,000 Building $261,800 | ||
| 2024 | $332,460 | ||
| 2023 | $1,529.00 | $64,200 Land $15,000 Building $49,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 404 Hope 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 404 Hope Dr is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | EAST NCC DISTRICT private · serves 5,538 people · EPA ID DE00A0334 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 223 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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