SOLD SEP 30, 2026

Sold on sep 2026

$216,000

•

1,025

sq ft

988 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

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Rare Value-Add Opportunity on Over Half an Acre in Middletown! Calling all investors, flippers, and buyers ready to build some equity—this 1,025 sq. ft. , 3-bedroom, 1-bath home at 988 Port Penn Rd offers solid bones and fantastic upside. Situated on a 0.5+ acre lot, this property delivers true country peace and quiet while keeping you within reach from downtown Middletown’s dining, shopping, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for your next high-margin renovation project or dreaming of creating a custom rural retreat away from the noise, the footprint and land are ready for your vision. Property is being sold strictly in AS-IS condition. Bring your vision and seize this diamond in the rough before it’s gone!

Single-familyProperty Type

1950Year Built

0.52 acresLot Size

$211Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by David Snyder • KW Empower

•215-627-3500 (broker)

•broadstreet@kwempower.com (broker)

Listed by Chris Giroso • KW Empower

•215-627-3500 (broker)

•broadstreet@kwempower.com (broker)

Bought with Diane Salvatore • Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin

•302-239-3000 (broker)

•ssedita@psre.com (broker)

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•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2110806

Redfin Estimate

$228,941

$13K since sold in September 2026$3,000 since October

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This home's estimate is 35.7% lower than the average sale price ($356K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$275,000
A
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
107 S Congress St, Port Penn, DE 19731
SOLD APR 29, 2026
$318,650
B
3 beds1 bath1,756 sq ft
519 Clinton St, Delaware City, DE 19706
SOLD OCT 2, 2026
$296,000
C
3 beds1 bath975 sq ft
510 Hamilton St, Delaware City, DE 19706
SOLD SEP 4, 2026
$480,000
D
3 beds2 baths1,625 sq ft
137 Silver Maple Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD OCT 23, 2026
$450,000
E
3 beds2.5 baths1,875 sq ft
320 Great Oak Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$318,000
F
4 beds1 bath1,128 sq ft
2481 N Dupont Pkwy, 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
NEW
$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
OPEN SUN, 1PM TO 3PM
$643,000
4 beds2.5 baths3,475 sq ft
42 Watson Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 504-6147
EARLY ACCESS
$645,000
3 beds2 baths3,100 sq ft
108 Westside Ln, Middletown, DE 19709
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Rental estimate

Est. $2,145 per month, based on comparable rentals

Sale and tax history for 988 Port Penn Rd

Sale History
Tax History

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$1,514 (+123.9%)

$84,000 + $149,100

$233,100

2024

$676 (+38.7%)

$84,000 + $149,100

$233,100

2023

$488 (−24.2%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2022

$644 (+26.0%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2021

$511 (−21.2%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2020

$648 (+0.2%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2019

$646 (+2.3%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2018

$632 (+7.0%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2017

$590 (+10.9%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2016

$532 (−16.7%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2015

$639

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2014

$639 (+1.3%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2013

$631 (+17.3%)

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

2012

$538

$5,200 + $19,300

$24,500

Public record

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

125 ft.

Lot depth

182 ft.

Lot size

0.52 Acres

Year renovated

—

Sq. Ft.

1,025

Year built

1950

Style

Single Family Residential

County

New Castle County

APN

1300900032

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Oct 26, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
# of Total Garage and Parking Spaces: 3
Driveway - # of Spaces: 3
Driveway

Interior

Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms On Main Level: 3

Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full) On Main Level: 1
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1

Interior Information
Living Area Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Room Information
Living Room, Kitchen

Basement Information
Basement: No

Exterior

Property Information
Total Below Grade Sq. Ft.: 0
Improvement Assessed Value: $149,100
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Year Built Source: Assessor

Building Information
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Foundation Details: Crawl Space
Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
Structure Type: Detached

Lot Information
Tidal Water: No

Land Information
Land Assessed Value: $84,000

Above Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft.: 1,025
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Below Grade Information
Finished Sq.Ft. Source: Assessor

Financial

Tax Information
County Tax: $367
School Tax: $1,397
Tax Assessed Value: $233,100
Tax Year: 2025
Tax Annual Amount: $1,764

Assessments Information
Year Assessed: 2025

Utilities

Utilities Information
Cooling Type: Window Unit(s)
Cooling Fuel: Electric
Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Propane - Owned
Hot Water: Propane
Sewer Septic: Private Sewer
Water Source: Private

Location

School Information
School District Name: COLONIAL

Location Information
Outside City Limits
Directions: GPS

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,025
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: —
County: New Castle County
APN: 1300900032

Home facts updated by county records on Oct 26, 2026

Around this home

Schools

Southern Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.6mi

3/10

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.7mi

3/10

Penn (William) High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 10.3mi

2/10

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Climate risks

3/10 Flood Factor

Estimated 10-16% 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, 16 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

99/ 100

Exceptional sunlight

Sunscore

This home receives average direct sun exposure in Middletown. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

10.2 hrs

6.4 hrs

JuneDecember

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Estimated sale price

$218,000 – $264,000

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Home values near 988 Port Penn Rd

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
1042 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 450 Sq. Ft.	$206,998
964 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2450 Sq. Ft.	$517,852
1019 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1.5 Baths \| 2200 Sq. Ft.	$440,860
1000 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
992 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,014,023
999 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$574,621
1018 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—

Address	Redfin Estimate
1005 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 1560 Sq. Ft.	$377,675
1038 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
990 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 4350 Sq. Ft.	$862,694
980 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1375 Sq. Ft.	—
936 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$394,414
868 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$305,749
342 Thorntown Road, Middletown, DE 4 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 2225 Sq. Ft.	$603,086

Address	Redfin Estimate
977 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 5 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 7708 Sq. Ft.	$857,234
986 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
968 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 3 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 950 Sq. Ft.	$323,925
1011 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1200 Sq. Ft.	$649,353
992 Port Penn Road Unit N, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$1,074,334
936 Port Penn Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	—
331 Thorntown Road, Middletown, DE - Beds \| - Baths \| - Sq. Ft.	$801,867

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