New Castle County property record for 461 Smee Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,960 sqft · built 2016 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,696 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-019.32-232 |
| Primary APN | 13-019.32-232 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,960 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 520 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2016 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2016 |
| Architectural Style | Townhouse |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 461 SMEE RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9939 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGH HOOK FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 248 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2036 |
| Census Tract | 16608 |
461 Smee Rd is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 461 SMEE RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9939 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 461 Smee Rd was $2,696.
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 | $2,696.00 | $334,000 Land $95,400 Building $238,600 | |
| 2024 | $311,400 | ||
| 2023 | $2,494.00 | $67,200 Land $4,600 Building $62,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 461 Smee Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 64 flood claims nearby since 1979.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 76 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 76 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 64 (1979–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 64 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2024 · other causes |
| Claims by Event |
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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 461 Smee Rd 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | PONDS OF ODESSA (AWC) private · serves 216 people · EPA ID DE0020088 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 301 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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