New Castle County property record for 540 Cherry Bark Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $204 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Oct 2023 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-019.31-297 |
| Primary APN | 13-019.31-297 |
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| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9638 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | BAYMONT FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 169 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 16608 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Oct 19, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
| May 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| May 10, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 202412015 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000064403 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Property Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Document Number | 0000012015 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20201007-0087178 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240227-0012015 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Document Number | 0000012019 |
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| Date | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240227-0012019 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000070176 |
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| Date | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Instrument | 20231019-0070176 |
| Name | WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GUILFORD, CT 06437 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050179 |
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| Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220510-0050179 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 540 CHERRY BARK RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9638 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 18, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000050175 |
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| Date | May 10, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220510-0050175 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $519,000 (+9,336.36%) Land $97,400 Building $421,600 | |
| 2023 | $204.00 | $5,500 Land $5,500 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · above 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 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 |
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