New Castle County property record for 835 Merlin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $815,033 (May 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $227 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Oct 2025 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-012.42-025 |
| Primary APN | 13-012.42-025 |
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| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 835 MERLIN DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-5100 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 201 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
Source: New Castle County records, as of April 13, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown FULTON BANK NA |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| May 9, 2025 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202530830 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021905 |
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| Date | Apr 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20240409-0021905 |
| Name | FULTON BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19805 |
| Type | Unknown |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000074543 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251015-0074543 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | IRVINE, CA 92618 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 5.99% |
| Type Change Date | Nov 1, 2032 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 2.75% |
| Max Rate At Change | 10.9% |
| Index | SOFR Average 30-Day |
| Max Rate | 10.9% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000030830 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250509-0030830 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVDG, SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000030834 |
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| Date | May 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250509-0030834 |
| 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 | Jun 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 835 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000000234 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Instrument | 20250102-0000234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVD STE G, G, SMYRNA, DE 19977-8222 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $113,600 (+1,675%) Land $113,600 | |
| 2023 | $227.00 | $6,400 Land $6,400 |
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.
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 | 1 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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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