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Off market feb 2023 for $360K

$458,159

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,674/mo

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2,864

sq ft

303 Thorntown Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

About this home

ASK ABOUT SETTLE HELP! Yes, you can live OFF THE GRID. Rural? Yup. Non-Development with ZERO HOA? Check. Off the grid? We covered this already. YES --- Property includes Solar Panels, Well, Septic, (Reduced Electric Cost and NO WATER BILL and of course NO SEWER BILL. ) Property was the Family Home. Family has moved on. Ready for the person who seeks privacy and peace and quiet. Remember? Off The Grid! Caution, this house is bigger than it looks. Oversize Screen Porch access from Kitchen allows new owner to survey BIG REAR YARD. Lots of privacy. Outbuilding / Shed for projects that do not fit in the BIG 2-Car Garage. Abundant Flowers in side yard. Garden (GROW FOOD) in the side yard as one more example of "OFF THE GRID" living. Garden in the back yard. Burn Pit for when that is what you want to do when you live Off The Grid. "As-Is" condition as per seller. Check the Seller Disclosures. To purchase? Conventional Financing is best. Or Cash. Solar Panels are Leased. Seller will transfer the lease to new buyer.

Single-familyProperty Type

1986Year Built

1.25 acresLot Size

$160Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Will Webber • Empower Real Estate, LLC

•302-738-2300 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Charisse Jones • BHHS Fox & Roach-Concord

•302-477-5500 (broker)

•walt.hurtt@foxroach.com (broker)

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2028082

Redfin Estimate

$458,159

$98K since sold in February 2023$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 14.4% lower than the average sale price ($535K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD SEP 14, 2026
$665,000
A
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
270 Manchester Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$560,000
B
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
310 W Bradford Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD MAY 13, 2026
$405,000
C
4 beds3 baths2,600 sq ft
11 Delft Ct, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$510,000
D
4 beds2.5 baths2,124 sq ft
310 Great Oak Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD MAR 20, 2026
$520,000
E
4 beds2.5 baths2,325 sq ft
133 Pine Valley Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUL 30, 2026
$550,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,500 sq ft
705 Vance Neck Rd, 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

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176

17 MoM

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Sale history for 303 Thorntown Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,724 (+3.3%)

$118,000 + $241,900

$359,900

2024

$2,638 (+10.3%)

$118,000 + $241,900

$359,900

2023

$2,391 (−4.6%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2022

$2,508

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2021

$2,508 (−0.7%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2020

$2,525 (+19.1%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2019

$2,120 (+2.3%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2018

$2,073 (+8.6%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2017

$1,909 (+22.1%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2016

$1,564 (−24.2%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2015

$2,064

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2014

$2,065 (+1.4%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2013

$2,037 (+17.3%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2012

$1,737

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

Tax history for 303 Thorntown Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,724 (+3.3%)

$118,000 + $241,900

$359,900

2024

$2,638 (+10.3%)

$118,000 + $241,900

$359,900

2023

$2,391 (−4.6%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2022

$2,508

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2021

$2,508 (−0.7%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2020

$2,525 (+19.1%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2019

$2,120 (+2.3%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2018

$2,073 (+8.6%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2017

$1,909 (+22.1%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2016

$1,564 (−24.2%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2015

$2,064

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2014

$2,065 (+1.4%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2013

$2,037 (+17.3%)

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

2012

$1,737

$10,600 + $68,500

$79,100

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

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

2.5

Stories

Lot width

139 ft.

Lot depth

659 ft.

Lot size

1.25 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

2,150

Year built

1986

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1300900373

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 18, 2026.

Suburban District

This district permits a wide range of residential uses. This district includes all the newly developing areas designated as growth areas in the Comprehensive Development Plan.; This district permits moderate to high density development and a full range of residential uses in a manner consistent with providing a high quality suburban character. Significant areas of open space and/or landscaping shall be provided to maintain the balance between green space and buildings that characterize suburban character. The highest densities are permitted in designed communities, hamlets and villages through the use of Smart Code techniques.; This district is not intended to be used for fully developed areas. Fully developed areas are zoned Neighborhood Conservation (NC). The Suburban District is used for in-fill tracts containing at least 5 acres or where New Castle County seeks to redevelop the area to suburban character.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Attached Garage Spaces: 2
Garage Features: Garage - Side Entry, Garage Door Opener, Inside Access, Oversized
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Asphalt Driveway, Paved Driveway, Paved Parking
Attached Garage, Driveway, Off Street

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On 1st Upper Level: 3
# of Bedrooms On 1st Lower Level: 1

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

Interior Information
Appliances: Refrigerator, Stainless Steel Appliances, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Dryer - Electric, Washer
Flooring Type: Laminate Plank, Slate, Concrete, Vinyl
Interior Features: Built-Ins, CeilngFan(s), Chair Railings
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Wall & Ceiling Types: Dry Wall

Room Information
# of Rooms: 8
Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Laundry, Half Bath, Screened Porch
Laundry Type: Lower Floor

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Not Federal Flood Zone
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 714
# of Floors In Unit: 2
Improvement Assessed Value: $68,500
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Brick
Foundation Details: Block
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Brick, Porch(es), Screened
Roof: Asphalt
Structure Type: Detached
Building Not Winterized

Exterior Information
Outbuilding(s), Water Fountains

Lot Information
Lot Features: Cleared, Partly Wooded, Private, SideYard(s), Rural
Lot Size Dimensions: 138.50 x 659.10
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $10,600

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 2,150
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 714
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $651
School Tax: $1,856
Tax Assessed Value: $79,100
Tax Year: 2022
Tax Annual Amount: $2,508

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2022

Lease Information
Lease Considered: No

Utilities

Utilities Information
Other
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
Heat Pump - Electric BackUp
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Septic Exists
Under Ground
Water Source: Well

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL
School District Source: Listing Agent

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Cross Street: Pole Bridge Rd
Directions: South of C & D Canal (Route 13 is the easy way) and turn EAST at Biddle's Corner to PORT PENN ROAD. Go about 1 mile east on Port Penn Road which merges with Pole Bridge Road. Go one quarter mile more east and first left turn is THORNTOWN ROAD. Turn left. House is immediately on corner of Thorntown.
Location Type: Rural

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,150
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.25 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1300900373

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Other

Listing Information
Automatically Close on Close Date

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi

2/10

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Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Climate risks

5/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 19-29% 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

8/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 101° expected this year, 15 days in 30 years

6/10 Wind Factor

27% chance of strong winds in next 30 years

2/10 Air Factor

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

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Historical weather

Middletown, DE • 19709

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Sun exposure

In this area, properties receive around 9.1 hours in June and 4.5 hours in December, placing it below the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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4.5 hrs

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Estimated sale price

$436,000 – $527,000

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Home values near 303 Thorntown Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
342 Thorntown Rd, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$603,086
1005 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$377,675
959 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2052 Sq. Ft.	$516,852
968 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$323,925

Address	Redfin Estimate
307 Thorntown Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1425 Sq. Ft.	$422,486
977 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 7708 Sq. Ft.	$857,234
912 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1975 Sq. Ft.	$491,024
988 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1025 Sq. Ft.	$228,941

Address	Redfin Estimate
311 Thorntown Rd, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2025 Sq. Ft.	$466,204
964 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$517,852
990 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4350 Sq. Ft.	$862,694
992 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,014,023

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