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Off market apr 2021 for $735K

$968,185

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $4,801/mo

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4,943

sq ft

101 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

About this home

Offered for the first time, this one of a kind beautiful 2 acre home located along Drawyers Creek which is a mostly tidal tributary to the Appoquinimink River and across from Shallcross Lake. This prime location offers a picturesque sanctuary in the highly recognized Appoquinimink School District. The home has been fully updated and offers many amenities. The first floor of this home includes, a large eat in kitchen with an island, granite counter-tops and opens to the family-room with a wood-burning fireplace and wainscoting, a butler pantry, dining room with custom wainscoting and crown molding, living-room with custom paneled walls, library with custom floor to ceiling shelving, grand two story entrance, 2 staircases , mud room and hidden laundry. Four bedrooms, 2 full baths, a large wainscoting hallway, linen closet can be found on the second level. The vaulted ceiling master bedroom includes a sitting room, 3 closets, and a master bath that has your balcony where you can best view the beauty of this property. The lower level is a walkout fully completed basement with bar, pool table room, theater, playroom, and game room. The exterior includes a paver circle drive, large black top driveway for plenty of parking, double car garage, pergola porch, open porch, tiki bar, in-ground salt water pool, brick courtyard, another 1/2 bath for pool area, sheep's pen, and a multitude of wildlife including eagles. It is the perfect paradise for anyone.

Single-familyProperty Type

1997Year Built

2.03 acresLot Size

$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 car garageParking

Listed by Keith Wortham • EXP Realty, LLC

•888-543-4829 (broker)

•de.broker@exprealty.net (broker)

Bought with Stephanie Coho • Compass RE

•610-822-3356 (broker)

•kenenochs@compass.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC522918

Redfin Estimate

$968,185

$233K since sold in April 2021$2,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 24.1% higher than the average sale price ($780K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 9, 2026
$774,000
A
4 beds3.5 baths4,350 sq ft
657 Vance Neck Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUL 13, 2026
$1,088,000
B
4 beds4 baths5,040 sq ft
502 Starboard Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD SEP 23, 2026
$599,999
C
3 beds2.5 baths4,192 sq ft
439 Commodore Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD DEC 29, 2025
$775,000
D
4 beds3.5 baths5,857 sq ft
7 Landview Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$592,950
E
4 beds2.5 baths3,150 sq ft
201 Chestnut Way, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD FEB 11, 2026
$850,000
F
4 beds3.5 baths5,559 sq ft
148 Bakerfield Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

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Market trends in 19709, DE

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Seller's market

Sale-to-list price

98.5%

+0.1% MoM

Median sale price

$517K

$13K MoM

Avg. days on market

49d

0 days MoM

Recently sold homes

176

17 MoM

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Sale history for 101 Ruth Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,766 (+19.3%)

$215,500 + $469,000

$684,500

2024

$4,833 (+17.7%)

$215,500 + $469,000

$684,500

2023

$4,107 (−0.7%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2022

$4,137 (+1.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2021

$4,087 (+1.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2020

$4,039 (+8.0%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2019

$3,741 (+3.9%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2018

$3,600 (+4.4%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2017

$3,448 (+9.4%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2016

$3,150 (+2.8%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2015

$3,063 (+0.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2014

$3,056 (+0.7%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2013

$3,036 (+6.0%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2012

$2,864

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

Tax history for 101 Ruth Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,766 (+19.3%)

$215,500 + $469,000

$684,500

2024

$4,833 (+17.7%)

$215,500 + $469,000

$684,500

2023

$4,107 (−0.7%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2022

$4,137 (+1.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2021

$4,087 (+1.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2020

$4,039 (+8.0%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2019

$3,741 (+3.9%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2018

$3,600 (+4.4%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2017

$3,448 (+9.4%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2016

$3,150 (+2.8%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2015

$3,063 (+0.2%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2014

$3,056 (+0.7%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2013

$3,036 (+6.0%)

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

2012

$2,864

$17,600 + $97,900

$115,500

*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.

Public record

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

215 ft.

Lot depth

480 ft.

Lot size

2.03 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

3,850

Year built

1997

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1301800159

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Additional Storage Area, Built In, Garage Door Opener, Garage - Side Entry
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 2
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Asphalt Driveway, Circular Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 4

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On 1st Upper Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half) On 1st Lower Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full) On All Upper Levels: 2
# of Bathrooms (Half) On All Lower Levels: 1
# of Bathrooms (Half): 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Interior Features: Double/Dual Staircase, Exposed Beams, Family Room Off Kitchen, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Table Space, Pantry, Recessed Lighting, Crown Moldings, Chair Railings, CeilngFan(s), Attic
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Game Room, Family Room, Laundry, Mud Room, Office, Recreation Room, Media Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Master Bathroom, Half Bath

Fireplace Information
# of Fireplaces: 1

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 1093
Improvement Assessed Value: $97,900
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Very Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding, Stone, Aluminum Siding
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Roof: Architectural Shingle
Structure Type: Detached

Pool Information
Personal Pool

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 215.00 x 480.00
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Navigable Water
Tidal Water: Yes

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $17,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,850
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,093
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $954
School Tax: $3,085
Tax Assessed Value: $115,500
Tax Year: 2020
Tax Annual Amount: $4,039

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2020

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No

Location

School Information
Elementary School: CEDAR LANE
Middle Or Junior School: ALFRED G. WATERS
High School: MIDDLETOWN
School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK
Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
Middle School Source: Listing Agent
High School Source: Listing Agent
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Shallcross Lake
Directions: GPS works well here

Waterfrontage Information
Water Access
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek
Water Body Name: Drawyer Creek

Public facts

Beds: 4
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 3,850
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2.03 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1301800159

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Cedar Lane Elementary School

Public 1-5 • Assigned • 1.6mi

9/10

Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi

8/10

Middletown High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.5mi

9/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 18-26% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

1/10 Fire Factor

Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years

7/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 102° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

3/10 Air Factor

2 unhealthy days expected this year, 3 days in 30 years

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Historical weather

Middletown, DE • 19709

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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in June and 4.6 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$920,000 – $1.11M

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Home values near 101 Ruth Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
105 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2625 Sq. Ft.	—
205 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$672,620
960 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$588,218
1052 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$688,607
106 Stephen Ct, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$659,394
6 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$626,042
110 Stephen Ct, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4850 Sq. Ft.	$824,091

Address	Redfin Estimate
209 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$660,990
103 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3081 Sq. Ft.	$805,399
1031 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 625 Sq. Ft.	$956,357
1068 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$691,545
109 Stephen Ct, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$766,611
122 Nantucket Dr, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$675,749
3 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$754,350

Address	Redfin Estimate
207 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 9 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$943,093
950 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2150 Sq. Ft.	$664,372
968 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4425 Sq. Ft.	$673,434
108 Stephen Ct, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$509,921
4 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 6 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 5090 Sq. Ft.	$769,484
1074 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2800 Sq. Ft.	$829,885
978 Shallcross Lake Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$655,442

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