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Last Sold Price
3 beds1,025 sqft

988 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.52 acresLot Size
1950Year Built
$211/sq ftPrice per sq ft
3 carsParking Spaces

Description

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...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!
  • Listed by: David Snyder 215.360.3236 david@cclre.com • KW Empower
  • Listed by: Chris Giroso 302.690.4105 chris@cclre.com • KW Empower
Listing closed: 09/30/2026 12:00 AM • Source: BRIGHT, MLS#: DENC2110806
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Property Information for 988 Port Penn Road

Property Details

  • Taxes: $1,764 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Fee Simple
  • Tax ID Number: 13-009.00-032
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Condo Coop Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Style: Cottage
  • Levels/Stories: 1
  • Waterfront: No
  • Garage: No
  • Subdivision: ST GEORGES
  • Subdivision: ST GEORGES (NEW CASTLE DE)
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3
  • Central Air: No
  • Basement: No
  • Above Grade Finished SQFT: 1,025.00
  • Above Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Below Grade Finished SQFT: .00
  • Below Grade Fin SQFT Source: Assessor
  • Total Below Grade SQFT: .00
  • Total Below Grade SQFT Source: Assessor
  • New Construction: No

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Lot Size: 0.52 AC / 22,651 SF

Location

Location
  • In City Limits: No
  • School District Name: COLONIAL
  • School District County ID: 300200396891
  • County: NEW CASTLE
  • MLS Area: New Castle/Red Lion/Del.City (30904)

Waterfront / Water Access

Waterfront / Water Access
  • Water View: No
  • Water Access: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Navigable Water: No
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Riparian Rights Y/N: No

Association / Community Info

Association / Community Info
  • Senior Community: No

Taxes and Assessment

Taxes and Assessment
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Tax Assessed Value: $233,100
  • Year Assessed: 2025
  • County Tax: $367
  • Improvement Assessed Value: $149,100
  • City Town Tax: $0
  • Land Assessed Value: $84,000
  • Zoning: NC21
  • Tax Lot: 032
  • School Tax: $1,397
  • Automatically Update Tax Values Y/N: Yes

Rooms

Main
  • # Bedrooms Count Main Level: 3
  • # Bathrooms Count Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Full Main Level: 1
  • # Bathrooms Half Main Level: 0
Rooms
  • Room List: Living Room, Kitchen
  • Stories: Main

Rooms Information

Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Exists: Yes

Building Info

Building Info
  • Total Finished SQFT: 1,025.00
  • Total Finished SQFT Source: Assessor

Lot / Land Information

Lot / Land Information
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Parcel ID: 2356332

Parking

Parking
  • Type Of Parking: Driveway
  • Driveway - # of Spaces: 3

Interior Features

Interior Features
  • Accessibility Features: None

Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Pool: No Pool

Utilities

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

Property History for 988 Port Penn Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

$216,000—
Sep 12, 2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

—
Sep 12, 2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2026

Closed

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

$216,000
09/12/2026

Pending

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

—
09/12/2026

Active Under Contract

BRIGHT #DENC2110806

—

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Public records

988 Port Penn Road

Beds

3

Baths

1

Total Finished SqFt

1,020 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

1,020 SqFt

Stories

1

Lot Size

22,651 SqFt

Schools near 988 Port Penn Road

This home is within Colonial School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - PK to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Southern Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
Public6 to 8

Penn (William) High School
Public9 to 12

Leach (John G.) School
PublicPK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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