New Castle County property record for 862 Merlin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $674,800 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $263 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Mortgage Jan 2026 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-012.43-011 |
| Primary APN | 13-012.43-011 |
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| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
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| Sewer | Connected |
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| Street Address | 862 MERLIN DR |
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| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-5865 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | PLEASANTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 126 |
| 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 | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown FULTON BANK NA |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage AMWEST FUNDING CORP |
| Oct 9, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 9, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 202573025 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 862 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 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 | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000002954 |
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| Date | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260113-0002954 |
| Name | AMWEST FUNDING CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BREA, CA 92821 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2041 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Property Address | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000073025 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251009-0073025 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2499 S DUPONT BLVDG, SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000073029 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20251009-0073029 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Property Address | 862 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5865 |
| Document Number | 0000036028 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | May 27, 2025 |
| Instrument | 20250602-0036028 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 10 ADEL DR, NEWARK, DE 19702-1331 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| 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 (+1,703.17%) Land $113,600 | |
| 2024 | $263.00 (+17.41%) | $6,300 (-) Land $6,300 |
| 2023 | $224.00 | $6,300 Land $6,300 |
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 2 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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