$675,000
UNDER CONTRACT

226 Bucktail Dr Middletown, DE 19709

Estimated payment $4,176/month

Total Views 12,884
4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,240 Sq Ft
$159 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Louis L. Redding Middle School Rated A
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

Welcome to 226 Bucktail Drive—a grand estate home within Middletown town limits, offering over 4,200 finished square feet above ground and a stately full brick front facade. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence is designed for both elegance and everyday living. The spacious, open-concept kitchen features abundant cabinetry and quartz countertops flow seamlessly into the sunlit breakfast room and stunning 2-story family room, where oversized windows frame views of the private, tree-lined backyard. A two-sided fireplace adds warmth to both the family room and adjacent living area. The main level also offers a private office, formal dining room, and additional living space perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the expansive owner’s suite includes two walk-in closets, a peaceful sitting room, and a luxurious en-suite bath. Two separate staircases provide convenient access to the second floor. Step outside to a custom paver patio—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The full unfinished basement offers endless potential to create even more living space. Conveniently located near major highways, award-winning schools, restaurants, shopping, and more, this home truly offers the best of Middletown living. **NEW roof in 2018, NEW furnace and A/C in 2019, NEW water heater 2020**

Listing Agent

Megan Aitken

Keller Williams Realty License #RE0020721 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,709

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Property is Fully Fenced
  • Vinyl Fence
  • Property is in excellent condition
  • Property is zoned 23R-1B

HOA Fees

  • $5 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Direct Access Garage

Home Design

  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Permanent Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 2 Levels
  • Open Floorplan
  • Dual Staircase
  • Double Sided Fireplace
  • Electric Fireplace
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Home Security System
  • Unfinished Basement

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Butlers Pantry
  • Built-In Range
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Laundry on main level
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • Dove Run Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 590
  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-015.00-590

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,709

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$5 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Colonial
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Exclusions: SEE EXCLUSIONS SHEET.
  • Inclusions: SEE INCLUSIONS SHEET.
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Main, Upper 1
  • Expected On Market: 6/27/2025 12:00:00 AM
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 226 Bucktail Drive—a grand estate home within Middletown town limits, offering over 4,200 finished square feet above ground and a stately full brick front facade. This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom residence is designed for both elegance and everyday living. The spacious, open-concept kitchen features abundant cabinetry and quartz countertops flow seamlessly into the sunlit breakfast room and stunning 2-story family room, where oversized windows frame views of the private, tree-lined backyard. A two-sided fireplace adds warmth to both the family room and adjacent living area. The main level also offers a private office, formal dining room, and additional living space perfect for entertaining or relaxing. Upstairs, the expansive owner’s suite includes two walk-in closets, a peaceful sitting room, and a luxurious en-suite bath. Two separate staircases provide convenient access to the second floor. Step outside to a custom paver patio—an ideal spot for morning coffee or evening gatherings. The full unfinished basement offers endless potential to create even more living space. Conveniently located near major highways, award-winning schools, restaurants, shopping, and more, this home truly offers the best of Middletown living. **NEW roof in 2018, NEW furnace and A/C in 2019, NEW water heater 2020**
  • Special Features: UnderContract
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer
  • Flooring Type: Hardwood, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Plan - Open, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen - Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Kitchen - Eat-In, Wood Floors, Double/Dual Staircase, Combination Kitchen/Dining, Bathroom - Jetted Tub, Carpet
  • Fireplace Features: Electric, Double Sided
  • Fireplaces Count: 1
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Permanent, Concrete Perimeter
  • Levels Count: 2
  • Room List: Living Room, Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Unfinished
  • Basement Footprint Percent: 100.00
  • Laundry Type: Main Floor
  • Total Sq Ft: 5275
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 4240
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 159.20
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 4240
  • Below Grade Sq Ft: 1035
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 1035
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 226

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Total Bathrooms: 4
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 3.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Main Level Half Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.00
  • Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: Asphalt Driveway
  • Garage Features: Inside Access
  • Attached Garage Spaces: 2
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 2
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Garage

Utilities

  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Monthly Average Electric: 150
  • Previous Twelve Months Electric Expense: 1800.00
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Security: Security System
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Monthly Water Average: 25
  • Water Previous Twelve Months: 300.00
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • HOA Fees: 65.00
  • HOA Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Schools

  • School District: APPOQUINIMINK
  • School District Key: 300200396893
  • School District Source: Listing Agent

Lot Info

  • Fencing: Fully, Vinyl
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Dimensions: 0.00 x 0.00
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 12632.00
  • Property Condition: Excellent
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: 23R-1B
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • School Tax: 4795.00
  • Tax Annual Amount: 5709.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 23-015.00-590
  • Tax Lot: 590
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: APPOQUINIMINK

Map

Range of Values:

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Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $5,573 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2023 $454 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2022 $4,652 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2021 $4,550 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2020 $4,496 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2019 $4,621 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2018 $3,988 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2017 $456 $151,300 $15,000 $136,300
2016 $3,872 $150,100 $15,000 $135,100
2015 -- $150,100 $15,000 $135,100
2014 $3,751 $150,100 $15,000 $135,100
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/27/2025 06/27/25 For Sale $675,000 +83.4% $159 / Sq Ft
07/24/2015 07/24/15 Sold $368,000 -3.1% $70 / Sq Ft
06/20/2015 06/20/15 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 For Sale $379,900 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Deed $368,000 None Available
Deed $367,551 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $156,200 New Conventional
Closed $168,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $416,900 New Conventional
Previous Owner $292,800 Purchase Money Mortgage
Closed $73,200 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2084024

Bright MLS

APN: 23-015.00-590