New Castle County property record for 879 Merlin Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $698,600 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $940 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2026 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-012.44-016 |
| Primary APN | 13-012.44-016 |
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| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
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| Street Address | 879 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 | 182 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
879 Merlin Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: New Castle County records, as of August 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 879 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 23, 2026 | Deed, Transfer |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Unknown FULTON BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 24, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 23, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202656794 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 879 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000056794 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,763,965.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 879 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000056798, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202656798 |
| Name | K HOVNANIAN AMERICAN MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.52% |
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Property Address | 879 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-5100 |
| Document Number | 0000020776 |
| Map Reference | DOC 20211202-0137828 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20260323-0020776 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 8, 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 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Property Address | 879 MERLIN DR, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2024 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19805 |
| Type | Unknown |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 879 Merlin Dr was $940.
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 | $940.00 | $113,600 Land $113,600 |
| 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.
FEMA maps place 879 Merlin Dr 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 | 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.
The area around 879 Merlin Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
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: 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 |
| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 9 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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