New Castle County property record for 998 Marl Pit Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,760 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 8.21 acres (357,628 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $20,000 (Aug 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $4,499 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 13-023.00-091 |
| Primary APN | 13-023.00-091 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,760 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,500 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 357,628 sqft (8.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 2,078 ft deep x 53 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
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| Street Address | 998 MARL PIT RD |
|---|---|
| City | MIDDLETOWN |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19709-9634 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | S |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENNAN SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEW CASTLE DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MIDDLETOWN-ODESSA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 16612 |
998 Marl Pit Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 1985.
Source: New Castle County records, as of May 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 998 MARL PIT RD, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9634 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 271 / 8 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 998 Marl Pit Rd was $4,499.
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 | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,499.00 | $579,600 Land $226,400 Building $353,200 | |
| 2024 | $462,240 | ||
| 2023 | $4,249.00 | $119,500 Land $33,000 Building $86,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 998 Marl Pit Rd 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 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.
Wildfire risk around 998 Marl Pit Rd is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 99 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Breezeline Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
May also be available: Xfinity.
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