New Castle County property record for 5 Merganser Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,118 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 14-002.40-109 |
| Primary APN | 14-002.40-109 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 896 sqft |
| Family Room | Family Room |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 227 ft deep x 52 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Street Address | 5 MERGANSER CT |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9172 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NC21 |
| Legal Subdivision | APPOQUIN FARMS I |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 16807 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5 MERGANSER CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9172 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 17, 1999 |
| Deed Sale | May 17, 1999 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2653 / 281 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $3,118.00 (+18.69%) | $401,800 (+443.71%) Land $103,600 Building $298,200 | |
| 2024 | $389,520 | ||
| 2023 | $2,627.00 | $73,900 Land $8,800 Building $65,100 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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.
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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