New Castle County property record for 439 Hope Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,904 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $112,300 (Apr 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $3,168 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-003.40-056 |
| Primary APN | 13-003.40-056 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,904 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Basement Area | 952 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 237 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 952 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Street Address | 439 HOPE DR |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9207 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC40 |
| Legal Subdivision | MOUNTHOPE |
| Legal Lot Number | 81 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1035 |
| Census Tract | 16611 |
439 Hope Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1989.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 439 HOPE DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9207 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 20, 1989 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 858 / 71 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 439 Hope Dr was $3,168.
Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,168.00 | $455,600 Land $131,000 Building $324,600 | |
| 2024 | $495,360 | ||
| 2023 | $2,766.00 | $74,900 Land $15,000 Building $59,900 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 439 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 439 Hope Dr 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 80% of the US · above 47% 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: 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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