72 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 Property Records

New Castle County property record for 72 Franklin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,320 sqft · built 1997
Lot Size	0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$88,900 (Aug 1997)
Tax Bill	$1,527 (2023)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2026 Line of Credit
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`23-004.00-351`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`23-004.00-351`

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 1997
Effective Year Built	Effective 1997
Architectural Style	Townhouse
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Roof Type	Gable
Roof Material	Asphalt
Lot Area	2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions	134 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Heat Pump

Location & Zoning

Street Address	72 FRANKLIN DR
City	MIDDLETOWN
State	DE
Zip	19709-1730
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	23R-3
Legal Subdivision	GREENLAWN PHASE II
Legal Lot Number	415
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Township / Civil Division	MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	16613

Owner

Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	72 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1730
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 28, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Aug 28, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	2320 / 262
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	NEW CASTLE DE
Recording Date	Sep 2, 2026
Property Address	72 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1730
Document Number	0000067743
Instrument Date	Aug 26, 2026
Instrument	202667743
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Sep 17, 2026
Title Company	NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	72 FRANKLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1730

Mortgage

Document Number	0000067743,
Date	Sep 2, 2026
Instrument	202667743

Lender

Name	WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY

Agreement

Type	Line of Credit
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Aug 26, 2056

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	3.99%
Initial Type	Adjustable Rate
Adjustable	Adjustable Rate Rider
Max Rate	-1%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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		$257,300 (+418.75%) Land $66,200 Building $191,100
2024			$215,190
2023	$1,527.00	$49,600 (-) Land $12,000 Building $37,600
2022		$49,600 Land $12,000 Building $37,600

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

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

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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