5401 Proust Pl, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 5401 Proust Pl, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 3 ba · 1,831 sqft · built 2021
Lot Size	0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$440,259 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$4,829 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Mar 2021 Mortgage Jul 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`13-013.14-055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`13-013.14-055`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	12 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,831 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,831 sqft
Family Room	Family Room
Flooring	Carpet
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2021
Effective Year Built	Effective 2021
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Fiberglass
Lot Area	10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage Type	Attached
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Street Address	5401 PROUST PL
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-3209
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	S
Legal Subdivision	VILLAGE OF BAYBERRY SOUTH
Legal Lot Number	13
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3026
Census Tract	16612

Owner

5401 Proust Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants by the Entirety

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Mar 16, 2021	Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Jul 6, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit M&T BK
Jul 6, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit M&T BK
Jul 6, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit M&T BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202131107
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

March 2021: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Special Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2021
Property Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209
Document Number	0000031107
Map Reference	DOC 20170907-0046026
Instrument Date	Mar 12, 2021
Instrument	20210316-0031107
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 22, 2021

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Transfer Tax Exempt
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	220 CONTINENTAL DR STE 410, 220, NEWARK, DE 19713-4315

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants by the Entirety
Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209

Mortgage

Document Number	0000031111
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Instrument	20210316-0031111

Lender

Name	MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2051

July 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209
Document Number	0000055914
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 28, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	220 CONTINENTAL DR #410 NEWARK DE 197134315, 410, NEWARK, DE 19713-4315

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055914
Date	Jul 8, 2020
Instrument	55914

Lender

Name	M&T BK
Type	Bank
Address	1100 N MARKET ST, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1243

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	2%

July 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209
Document Number	0000055912
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 31, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5401 PROUST PL MIDDLETOWN DE 197093209, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055912
Date	Jul 8, 2020
Instrument	55912

Lender

Name	M&T BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

July 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Property Address	5401 PROUST PL, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209
Document Number	0000055911
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 3, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Additional	Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Company
Address	5401 PROUST PL MIDDLETOWN DE 197093209, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-3209

Mortgage

Document Number	0000055911
Date	Jul 8, 2020
Instrument	55911

Lender

Name	M&T BK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount on Record

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5401 Proust Pl was $4,829.

Source: New Castle County assessment roll, as of April 13, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	New Castle County
Unified School District	Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,829.00	$575,000 Land $117,100 Building $457,900
2024			$559,170
2023	$3,328.00	$93,600 Land $8,000 Building $85,600

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 5401 Proust Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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
Community Rating System	Class 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	8 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.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 5401 Proust Pl is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	Under 0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	ARTESIAN WATER COMPANY private · serves 231,114 people · EPA ID DE0000552
Water Source	Purchased surface water from several systems
Last State Inspection	Oct 2025
Lead	1 ppb (2024–2026) 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 156 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Fiber · Cable in parts of the area	2,000 / 2,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline.

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