New Castle County property record for 840 Merlin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709 · Last verified April 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
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| Lot Size | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (2025) |
| Primary APN | 13-012.42-004 |
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| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
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| Sewage | Sewage Connected |
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| Street Address | 840 MERLIN DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-5865 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Minor Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Blockgroup | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
Source: New Castle County records · APN 13-012.42-004
Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 840 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Owner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity |
| Date | Document |
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| Apr 09, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown FULTON BANK NA |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 22, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 25, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 22, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 202569151 |
| Record Refreshed | Jun 08, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 840 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000021905 |
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| Date | Apr 09, 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 |
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| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Property Address | 840 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000069151 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250925-0069151 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenant By Entirety |
| Address | 840 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000069155 |
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| Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250925-0069155 |
| 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 | Oct 01, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | May 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 840 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000033742 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | May 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250522-0033742 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Zero or No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 10 ADEL DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1331 |
| 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 records · Assessment roll updated April 13, 2026 · Last verified April 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | New Castle County |
| Unified School District | Appoquinimink School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $113,600 (+1,647.69%) Land $113,600 | |
| 2024 | $272.00 (+17.75%) | $6,500 (-) Land $6,500 |
| 2023 | $231.00 | $6,500 Land $6,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, New Castle County (10003C), updated January 21, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
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