45 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 45 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$165,000 (May 2014)
Tax Bill	$1,826 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Dec 2020 Mortgage Apr 2017 Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-004.00-364`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-004.00-364`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	660 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1999
Effective Year Built	Effective 1999
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions	138 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	45 FRANKLIN DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1728
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAWN PHASE II
Legal Lot Number	428
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	16613

Owner

45 Franklin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2017.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	45 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1728
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Dec 2, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 26, 2017	Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · VA Mortgage USAA FSB

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	May 2, 2014 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	May 2, 2014 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 13, 2004 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201418188
Last Transfer Date	Apr 4, 2017
Transfer Doc	0000020420
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	45 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1728
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000108840
Date	Dec 2, 2020
Instrument	20201202-0108840

Lender

Name	EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	ATLANTA, GA 30328

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2050

April 2017: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document Type	Intrafamily Transfer
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Apr 26, 2017
Property Address	45 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1728
Document Number	0000020420
Instrument Date	Apr 4, 2017
Instrument	20170426-0020420
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	45 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1728

Mortgage

Document Number	0000020421
Date	Apr 26, 2017
Instrument	20170426-0020421

Lender

Name	USAA FSB
Type	Bank
Address	SAN ANTONIO, TX 78288

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	May 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 45 Franklin Dr was $1,826.

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	$1,826.00	$271,600 Land $66,200 Building $205,400
2024			$237,960
2023	$1,626.00 (+0.18%)	$52,800 (-) Land $12,000 Building $40,800
2022	$1,623.00	$52,800 Land $12,000 Building $40,800

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

FEMA maps place 45 Franklin Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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

The area around 45 Franklin Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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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