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Off market jul 2020 for $305K

$481,520

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $2,305/mo

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1,715

sq ft

553 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

About this home

AMAZING OPPORTUNITY TO OWN PRIVATE HOME, NOT IN NEIGHBORHOOD - 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Raised Ranch on PRIVATE 1 ACRE LOT in Middletown. This charming home features a partial stone-front facade and an extended driveway leading up to the side-turned 2-CAR GARAGE. Enter into the foyer and head straight up to the main level of the home. Here you will find the kitchen and spacious dining room. The kitchen features tile back splash, an island, and a skylight for added natural sunlight. The dining room includes hardwood floors that run down through the hall. The master bedroom boasts a WALK-IN CLOSET, FULL MASTER BATH & sliders providing direct access to the back deck (and flaunting some great views!). There are 2 additional bedrooms (one with a walk-in closet) and a 2nd full bathroom located on this level. A door from the kitchen offers a 2nd exit leading to the HUGE ELEVATED DECK, complete with an ENCLOSED PORCH. The enclosed porch is perfect for outdoor dining & entertaining all year 'round. The STUNNING 1 ACRE LOT is sprawling and provides endless opportunities for outdoor activities or expansion of your living space. Back inside and on the lower level you will find the laundry room & living room with ceiling fans, recessed lights and a wood-burning fireplace surrounded by stone. Other notable features include; BRAND NEW VINYL PLANK FLOORING in lower level, BRAND NEW LAMINATE HARDWOOD in bedrooms, central air, electric heat pump with baseboard backup, and NEWER ROOF (2013). CONVENIENTLY LOCATED just minutes from major roadways, Route 13 & the new Route 301. Call today to schedule your tour!

Single-familyProperty Type

1992Year Built

1 acresLot Size

$281Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 garage spacesParking

Listed by Andrea Harrington • RE/MAX Premier Properties

•302-273-0033 (broker)

•remaxpremierproperties@outlook.com (broker)

Bought with Carol Quattrociocchi • Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc.

•302-834-3431 (broker)

Redfin checked: 2 minutes ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC501680

Redfin Estimate

$481,520

$177K since sold in July 2020$4,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 8.4% lower than the average sale price ($526K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$450,000
A
3 beds2.5 baths1,875 sq ft
320 Great Oak Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$450,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,350 sq ft
243 Sugar Pine Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$560,000
C
4 beds2.5 baths2,250 sq ft
310 W Bradford 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 SEP 14, 2026
$665,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,400 sq ft
270 Manchester Ct, 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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$684,900
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1204 Key St, Middletown, DE 19709
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$600,000
3 beds3 baths3,370 sq ft
1323 Lorewood Grove Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
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332 E Green St, Middletown, DE 19709
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$625,000
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158 Tuscany Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
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COMING SOON
$625,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,315 sq ft
119 Gillespie Ave, Middletown, DE 19709
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OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$643,000
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Sale history for 553 Port Penn Rd

Date

Event

Price

BRIGHT MLS #DENC501680

Jul 15, 2020

Sold

$305,000

$178/sq ft

May 30, 2020

Pending

—

May 21, 2020

Listed

$309,900

$181/sq ft

BRIGHT MLS #DENC410120

Nov 19, 2004

Listed

$234,900

$137/sq ft

Nov 19, 2004

Listing Removed

—

BRIGHT MLS #DENC202720

Jun 13, 2000

Sold

$137,800

$80/sq ft

Feb 20, 2000

Listing Removed

—

Feb 16, 2000

Listed

$137,800

$80/sq ft

This Is A Great Buy. Stone & Wood (T1-11) Bi-Level Home On A One Acre Lot Only 8 Years Old. Home Boast An Above Ground Pool With Large Wrap Around Deck, Master Bedroom With Full Bath, Walk-In Closet. Family Room W/ Stone Fireplace, Hot Tub Etc. .. .. Minor Cosmetic Needed And Is Reflected In Price Seller Will Allow $3500 For New Septic Field At Settlement. Dishwasher And Dry In As Is Condition.

BRIGHT MLS #DENC386402

Jul 28, 1997

Listed

$150,000

$87/sq ft

Jul 28, 1997

Listing Removed

—

Public Records

Nov 1, 1984

Sold

$9,000

$5/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,669 (+23.5%)

$125,000 + $227,700

$352,700

2024

$2,161 (+10.3%)

$125,000 + $227,700

$352,700

2023

$1,959 (−4.6%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2022

$2,054

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2021

$2,055 (−0.5%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2019

$2,064 (+1.9%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2018

$2,026 (+7.1%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2017

$1,892 (+11.9%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2016

$1,690

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2015

$1,691

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2014

$1,692 (+1.4%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2013

$1,669 (+17.3%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2012

$1,423

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

Tax history for 553 Port Penn Rd

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$2,669 (+23.5%)

$125,000 + $227,700

$352,700

2024

$2,161 (+10.3%)

$125,000 + $227,700

$352,700

2023

$1,959 (−4.6%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2022

$2,054

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2021

$2,055 (−0.5%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2019

$2,064 (+1.9%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2018

$2,026 (+7.1%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2017

$1,892 (+11.9%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2016

$1,690

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2015

$1,691

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2014

$1,692 (+1.4%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2013

$1,669 (+17.3%)

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

2012

$1,423

$12,200 + $52,600

$64,800

*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

Stories

Lot width

129 ft.

Lot depth

358 ft.

Lot size

1 Acre

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,350

Year built

1992

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1300900062

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: Garage - Side Entry, Built In, Inside Access
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 12
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway - # of Spaces: 10
Asphalt Driveway
Attached Garage, Driveway

Interior

Virtual Tour

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 2
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2

Interior Information
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Laminated, Vinyl
Interior Features: Skylight(s), Recessed Lighting, CeilngFan(s), Dining Area, Kitchen - Eat-In, Kitchen - Island, Master Bath(s), Walk-in Closet(s), Wood Floors
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Room Information
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Laundry
Laundry Type: Basement

Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Wood, Stone

Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Full, Fully Finished

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 265
Improvement Assessed Value: $52,600
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Frame, Stone
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Outdoor Living Structures: Deck(s)
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Lot Size Dimensions: 129.30 x 358.10
Lot Dimensions Source: Assessor
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $12,200

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,450
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Below Grade Information
Unfinished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor
Finished Sq.Ft.: 265
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Estimated

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $533
School Tax: $1,532
Tax Assessed Value: $64,800
Tax Year: 2019
Tax Annual Amount: $2,064

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2019

Utilities

Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Heat Pump(s)
Heating Fuel: Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: On Site Septic
Water Source: Well
Municipal Trash: No

Location

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

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: DE-896 to US-13 N to Port Penn Road

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,350
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1992
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1300900062

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 18, 2026

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.9mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi

2/10

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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

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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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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Estimated sale price

$458,000 – $554,000

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Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
523 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2425 Sq. Ft.	$471,866
571 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2675 Sq. Ft.	$483,487
547 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1537 Sq. Ft.	$478,368
554 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 7 Beds \| 6 Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$808,204
148 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2275 Sq. Ft.	$558,232
156 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1675 Sq. Ft.	$475,421
164 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1275 Sq. Ft.	$399,423

Address	Redfin Estimate
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541 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2175 Sq. Ft.	$519,004
211 Sugar Pine Drive, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3900 Sq. Ft.	$819,274
152 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$494,695
160 Tulip Court, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 2750 Sq. Ft.	$482,531
165 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1860 Sq. Ft.	$517,035

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561 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 1250 Sq. Ft.	$382,585
535 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2325 Sq. Ft.	$468,801
217 Sugar Pine Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1682 Sq. Ft.	$522,775
154 Netherlands Drive, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1450 Sq. Ft.	$454,016
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