OFF MARKET

Off market mar 2012 for $479K

$805,399

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $3,717/mo

•

3,081

sq ft

103 Ruth Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

About this home

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING Custom-built Brick 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath, 3 car garage on 2+ pristine professionally landscaped acres overlooking picturesque Drawyer's Creek in rural Middletown. Step back in time & enjoy the old world elegance this home offers with today's modern amenities. Owners built & designed the home w/ historical Williamsburg Virginia's stately influences & spared no expense in the quality materials & workmanship, including 12" exterior walls faced w/ hand molded Williamsburg brick, cedar shake roof, copper gutters & downspouts, authentic Williamsburg doors/knobs, 200 year old heart wood pine floors on first floor, handmade 42 inch cherry kitchen cabinets, breakfast nook w/ panoramic view of sloping backyard down to water's edge; sunroom w/ windows galore, replica fireplace in family room, Master bedroom w/ sitting area, fireplace & spectacular sunken master bathroom w/ cathedral ceiling, imported Italian tile & heated floor. .. the list goes on. COME SEE THIS SPECTACULAR HOME!!! YOU WON'T WANT TO LEAVE.

Single-familyProperty Type

1991Year Built

2.24 acresLot Size

$261Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

3 garage spacesParking

Listed by Hermetta HARPER • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

•302-239-3000 (broker)

•ssedita@psre.com (broker)

Bought with Mary Lynch • BHHS PenFed Realty

•410-398-2401 (broker)

•elkton@penfedrealty.com (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #1004417926

Redfin Estimate

$805,399

$326K since sold in March 2012$16K since October

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This home's estimate is 34.1% higher than the average sale price ($600K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD MAY 15, 2026
$592,950
A
4 beds2.5 baths3,150 sq ft
201 Chestnut Way, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$665,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
270 Manchester Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$550,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
705 Vance Neck Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$570,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,484 sq ft
529 St Michael Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$560,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
310 W Bradford Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUL 9, 2026
$665,000
F
3 beds2.5 baths2,550 sq ft
703 Spinnaker St, 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

New listings for sale

$530,000
3 beds2.5 baths2,625 sq ft
749 Flint Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
(844) 837-5274
NEW
$305,000
3 beds3 baths1,775 sq ft
659 Warren Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
(484) 406-3004
COMING SOON
1204 Key St, Middletown, DE 19709
$684,900
4 beds2.5 baths2,225 sq ft
1204 Key St, Middletown, DE 19709
(267) 607-3551
$600,000
3 beds3 baths3,370 sq ft
1323 Lorewood Grove Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 369-5397
$489,900
4 beds3.5 baths2,178 sq ft
332 E Green St, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 299-1100
3D WALKTHROUGH
$625,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,400 sq ft
158 Tuscany Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 738-2300
$389,999
3 beds2.5 baths2,175 sq ft
1308 Carrick Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 504-6147
COMING SOON
$625,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,315 sq ft
119 Gillespie Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 295-9430
$643,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,475 sq ft
42 Watson Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 504-6147
EARLY ACCESS
$645,000
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Sale history for 103 Ruth Dr

Date

Event

Price

TREND #5899648

Mar 9, 2012

Sold

$479,000

$155/sq ft

Jun 6, 2011

Listed

$489,900

$159/sq ft

+20

BRIGHT MLS #1004417926

Mar 9, 2012

Sold

$479,000

$155/sq ft

Feb 7, 2012

Listing Removed

—

Jun 6, 2011

Listed

$489,900

$159/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1009083390

May 17, 2011

Listing Removed

—

Jun 11, 2010

Listed

$549,000

$178/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #1006489680

Jun 30, 2009

Listing Removed

—

Jan 4, 2009

Listed

$699,000

$227/sq ft

Public Records

Mar 1, 1990

Sold

$54,000

$18/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,573 (+45.1%)

$219,300 + $442,300

$661,600

2024

$3,842 (+17.7%)

$219,300 + $442,300

$661,600

2023

$3,265 (−0.7%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2022

$3,288 (+1.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2021

$3,248 (+1.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2020

$3,211 (+8.0%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2019

$2,973 (+3.9%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2018

$2,861 (+4.4%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2017

$2,740 (+9.5%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2016

$2,503 (+2.8%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2015

$2,434 (+0.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2014

$2,429 (+0.7%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2013

$2,413 (+6.0%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2012

$2,276

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

Tax history for 103 Ruth Dr

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$5,573 (+45.1%)

$219,300 + $442,300

$661,600

2024

$3,842 (+17.7%)

$219,300 + $442,300

$661,600

2023

$3,265 (−0.7%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2022

$3,288 (+1.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2021

$3,248 (+1.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2020

$3,211 (+8.0%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2019

$2,973 (+3.9%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2018

$2,861 (+4.4%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2017

$2,740 (+9.5%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2016

$2,503 (+2.8%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2015

$2,434 (+0.2%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2014

$2,429 (+0.7%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2013

$2,413 (+6.0%)

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

2012

$2,276

$18,100 + $73,700

$91,800

*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

1.5

Lot width

126 ft.

Lot depth

635 ft.

Lot size

2.24 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,475

Year built

1991

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1301800160

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: 3
Garage Features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 6
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 3
# of Open Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway, Attached Garage, Other

Interior

Virtual Tour

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Cooktop, Oven - Self Cleaning, Dishwasher, Disposal
Entry Location: Foyer
Flooring Type: Wood, Fully Carpeted, Tile/Brick
Interior Features: Master Bath(s), Kitchen - Island, CeilngFan(s), Central Vacuum, Dining Area
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Cathedral Ceilings, 9'+ Ceilings

Room Information
# of Rooms: 10
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 2
Brick

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Unfinished

Exterior

Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated

Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Aluminum Siding, Brick
Foundation Details: Brick/Mortar
Other Structures: Above Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Roof: Wood
Structure Type: Detached
Window Features: Bay/Bow, Energy Efficient
Other Structures: Shed

Exterior Information
Sidewalks, Exterior Lighting

Lot Information
Lot Features: Irregular, Sloping
Lot Size Dimensions: 126 X 635
Has Water View
Water Frontage In Feet: 126

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 3,081

Financial

Tax Information
Tax Assessed Value: $91,800
Tax Year: 2011
Tax Annual Amount: $2,125

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Gas, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
Hot Water: Natural Gas
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Cable TV
Water Source: Well

Location

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

Location Information
Cross Street: SHALLCROSS LAK
Directions: Rt 1 S, Exit 142 (Mt. Pleasant/Boyds Corner); R off exit; cross Rt 13 onto Boyds Corner Rd; L on Shallcross Lake Rd. ; L on Ruth Dr, 2nd house on Right
Location Type: Creek

Waterfrontage Information
On Waterfront
Water Oriented
Water Body Type: Creek

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,475
Stories: 1.5
Lot Size: 2.24 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1991
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1301800160

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

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk 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

$766,000 – $927,000

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Home values near 103 Ruth Dr

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
105 Ruth Drive, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2625 Sq. Ft.	—
207 Ruth Drive, Middletown, DE 9 Beds \| 5 Baths \| 5300 Sq. Ft.	$943,093
1031 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 625 Sq. Ft.	$956,357
1068 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2604 Sq. Ft.	$691,545
109 Stephen Court, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2900 Sq. Ft.	$766,611
110 Stephen Court, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 4850 Sq. Ft.	$824,091
990 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2075 Sq. Ft.	$594,360

Address	Redfin Estimate
209 Ruth Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$660,990
205 Ruth Drive, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2250 Sq. Ft.	$672,620
968 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4425 Sq. Ft.	$673,434
108 Stephen Court, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1775 Sq. Ft.	$509,921
6 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$626,042
3 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 3375 Sq. Ft.	$754,350
1 Cutter Way, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$687,163

Address	Redfin Estimate
101 Ruth Drive, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4943 Sq. Ft.	$968,185
960 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2375 Sq. Ft.	$588,218
1052 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2500 Sq. Ft.	$688,607
106 Stephen Court, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$659,394
122 Nantucket Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$675,749
978 Shallcross Lake Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3200 Sq. Ft.	$655,442
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