NOT LISTED FOR SALE

226 Bucktail Dr Middletown, DE 19709

Estimated Value: $654,000 - $702,000

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,240 Sq Ft
$159/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold August 29, 2025

Last sale price $675,000 $159 Per Sq Ft

Current estimated payment $3,600/month

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Eat-In Gourmet Kitchen
  • Open Floorplan
  • Colonial Architecture
  • Brick Mill Elementary School Rated A-
  • Dual Staircase
  • Wood Flooring

About This Home

As of August 2025

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**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Megan Aitken

(302) 688-7653 Meganaitken@kw.com Keller Williams Realty License #RE0020721 Listed on: 06/27/2025

Keller Williams Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Ping Xu

(302) 442-4200 jessicastiner@remax.net RE/MAX Edge License #RA-0030970

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
  • Driveway

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
  • Home Office
  • 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
  • Hydromassage or Jetted Bathtub

Laundry

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

Utilities

  • Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 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

0.29 Acres

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
  • Special Features: None
  • 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

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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 27, 2025
Closed on
Aug 29, 2025
Sold by
Kilic Ismail and Kilic Carla M
Bought by
Geng Gai and Zhang Ajiao
Seller's Agent
Megan Aitken
Keller Williams Realty
Buyer's Agent
Ping Xu
RE/MAX Edge
List Price
$675,000
Sold Price
$675,000
Views
137
Current Estimated Value
$676,077

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,077
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.29%
Original Mortgage
$540,000
Outstanding Balance
$537,729
Interest Rate
5.75%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$138,348

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2021
Sold by
Kilic Carla and Kilic Ismail
Bought by
Kilic Ismail and Kilic Carla M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$156,200
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 4, 2015
Closed on
Jul 17, 2015
Sold by
Poole Charles E and Poole Portia Y
Bought by
Kilic Carla
Seller's Agent
Levin Tucker
English Realty
Buyer's Agent
Mija Song
Patterson-Schwartz - Greenville
List Price
$379,900
Sold Price
$368,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$11,900
-3.13%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.87%
Original Mortgage
$168,000
Interest Rate
3.88%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 3, 2004
Sold by
Foulk Road Associates Llc
Bought by
Poole Charles E and Poole Portia Y

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,800
Interest Rate
6.39%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Geng Gai $595,000 None Listed On Document
Kilic Ismail -- None Available
Kilic Carla $368,000 None Available
Poole Charles E $367,551 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Geng Gai $540,000
Previous Owner Kilic Ismail $156,200
Previous Owner Kilic Carla $168,000
Previous Owner Poole Charles E $292,800
Closed Poole Charles E $73,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Sold $675,000 0.0% $159 / Sq Ft
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 View Prior Sale
06/20/2015 06/20/15 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2015 02/04/15 For Sale $379,900 -- $72 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

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 $454 $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

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Map

Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: DENC2084024

Bright MLS

APN: 23-015.00-590

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