426 Hope Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 426 Hope Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size	1 acres (43,560 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$255,750 (Sep 2008)
Tax Bill	$2,960 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Line of Credit Jun 2020 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-003.40-017`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-003.40-017`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,904 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,904 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1990
Effective Year Built	Effective 1990
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	43,560 sqft (1 acres)
Lot Dimensions	315 ft deep x 128 ft wide
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	426 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	21
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1026
Census Tract	16611

Owner

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

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	426 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Oct 1, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PNC BANK NA
Jun 26, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Oct 25, 2019	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit PRIORITY PLUS FCU

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 4, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Sep 4, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	200860457
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	426 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000085313
Date	Oct 1, 2020
Instrument	20201001-0085313

Lender

Name	PNC BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	PITTSBURGH, PA 15222

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Change Frequency	Monthly

June 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	426 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204
Document Number	0000056077
Instrument Date	Jun 26, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 27, 2020
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	426 HOPE DR MIDDLETOWN DE 197099204, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204

Mortgage

Document Number	0000056077
Date	Jul 8, 2020
Instrument	56077

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Jul 7, 2050

October 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	426 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204
Document Number	0000095421
Instrument Date	Oct 25, 2019
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Dec 10, 2019
Title Company	NOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	426 HOPE DR MIDDLETOWN DE 197099204, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9204

Mortgage

Document Number	0000095421
Date	Nov 25, 2019
Instrument	95421

Lender

Name	PRIORITY PLUS FCU
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19804

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 24, 2039

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Colonial School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,960.00 (+11.24%)	$434,900 (+416.51%) Land $131,000 Building $303,900
2024			$467,010
2023	$2,661.00 (-3.87%)	$84,200 (-) Land $15,000 Building $69,200
2022	$2,768.00	$84,200 Land $15,000 Building $69,200

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 · 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

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond 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	EAST NCC DISTRICT private · serves 5,538 people · EPA ID DE00A0334
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Also Mapped Here	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2025) 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 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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