5 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$189,000 (Jul 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,724 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2023 Mortgage Sep 2021 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-004.00-384`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-004.00-384`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1.5 Baths
Half Baths	1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	660 sqft
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions	140 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5 FRANKLIN DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1725
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAWN PHASE II
Legal Lot Number	448
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	16613

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic District	Within the Odessa Historic District (Boundary Increase) listed 1984 · 42 contributing resources · NRIS 84000846

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

5 Franklin Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2019.

Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Jun 21, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Sep 23, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CITIZENS BANK NA
Jul 22, 2019	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CITIBANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jul 22, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	May 16, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201955922
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

June 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 30, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000040452
Date	Jun 21, 2023
Instrument	20230621-0040452

Lender

Name	LOANDEPOT.COM LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	IRVINE, CA 92618

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jul 1, 2053

September 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 14, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725

Mortgage

Document Number	0000111101
Date	Sep 23, 2021
Instrument	20210923-0111101

Lender

Name	CITIZENS BANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	GLEN ALLEN, VA 23059

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	335 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

July 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Jul 22, 2019
Property Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Document Number	0000055922
Map Reference	MF 12602
Instrument Date	Jul 12, 2019
Instrument	20190722-0055922
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 14, 2021
Title Company	FIDELITY NATIONAL TTL INS CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,615.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	5 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1725
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055926
Date	Jul 22, 2019
Instrument	20190722-0055926

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5 Franklin Dr was $1,724.

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	$1,724.00	$256,400 Land $66,200 Building $190,200
2024			$223,110
2023	$1,462.00 (+0.14%)	$47,500 (-) Land $12,000 Building $35,500
2022	$1,460.00	$47,500 Land $12,000 Building $35,500

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 5 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 5 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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