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Contingent

$200,000

Est. $1,280/mo —

•

1,025

sq ft

988 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

About this home

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

$195Price/Sq.Ft.

3 spacesParking

Listed by David Snyder • KW Empower

•215-627-3500 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Listed by Chris Giroso • KW Empower

•215-627-3500 (broker)

•irene@kwempower.com (broker)

Listing updated: Sep 12, 2026 at 04:39pm

Redfin checked: a minute ago

•Source:BRIGHT MLS #DENC2110806

Payment calculator

$1,280 per month

Principal and interest$1,078

Property taxes

$147

HOA dues

Home insurance

$55

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OPEN FRI, 11AM TO 4PM
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OPEN FRI, 11AM TO 4PM
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OPEN SAT, 11AM TO 1PM
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OPEN SAT, 12PM TO 1:30PM3D WALKTHROUGH
$899,999
4 beds4.5 baths4,885 sq ft
313 Dillon Cir, Middletown, DE 19709
(302) 378-8700
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$250,000
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33 Sickler St, Quinton, NJ 08072
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OPEN SAT, 2PM TO 4PM
$339,000
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OPEN SUN, 12PM TO 2PM
$359,999
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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

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

Provided by GreatSchools

Lifestyle

Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic

Offer insights

988 Port Penn Rd · $200,000

Strong offer

$207K and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $207K+ is a strong offer

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The average home goes pending in 34 days.

SALE-TO-LIST

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Interior features
Living room
Kitchen
No basement

Bedrooms
Three bedrooms on the main level

Bathrooms
One full bathroom on the main level

Kitchen
Kitchen (appliances not specified)

Heating & cooling
Forced air heating
Propane hot water
Window air conditioning units (electric)

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

—

Finished Sq. Ft.

1,025

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total 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 Jul 1, 2026.

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 the zip code. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

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6.4 hrs

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Redfin Estimate for 988 Port Penn Rd

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Nearby homes have recently sold between $275,000 and $510,000.

Nearby comparable homes

The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $275K to $510K.

SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$275,000 Last sold price
3 beds1.5 baths1,250 sq ft
107 S Congress St, Port Penn, DE 19731
$25/sq ft
smaller lot
40 years older
SOLD JUN 25, 2026
$510,000 Last sold price
4 beds2.5 baths2,124 sq ft
310 Great Oak Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
$45/sq ft
larger lot
28 years newer
SOLD NOV 20, 2025
$315,000 Last sold price
2 beds1.5 baths991 sq ft
9 S New Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
$123/sq ft
smaller lot
50 years older
SOLD APR 16, 2026
$400,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths2,325 sq ft
138 Reybold Dr, Delaware City, DE 19706
$23/sq ft
smaller lot
23 years newer
SOLD JUN 5, 2026
$430,000 Last sold price
6 beds4 baths2,900 sq ft
875 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709
$47/sq ft
larger lot
236 years older
SOLD SEP 16, 2025
$320,000 Last sold price
3 beds2 baths1,550 sq ft
114 S Congress St, Port Penn, DE 19731
$11/sq ft
smaller lot
29 years older

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