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    • Price cut: $15K (7/20)
    $765,000

    117 Sassafras Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

    5beds
    3,300sqft
    : 
    $4,821/mo
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    Single Family Residence
    Built in 1996
    1.56 Acres Lot
    $749,200 Zestimate®
    $232/sqft
    $42/mo HOA

    What's special

    Thoughtfully designed floor planExpansive backyardLarge basementDining roomGenerously sized bedroomsBright and inviting sunroomLarger homesites
    Huge price reduction!! Seller is ready to move. Welcome to 117 Sassafras Drive, located in Matapeake one of Middletown’s most sought after neighborhoods! This move in ready 5-bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and location. Step inside to find a thoughtfully designed floor plan featuring a first-floor bedroom that could also serve as a private home office, a lovely formal living room and dining room, and a spacious eat in kitchen with plenty of room to gather. The kitchen opens into a bright and inviting sunroom overlooking the expansive backyard, creating the perfect space for entertaining or simply enjoying your morning coffee. Upstairs, you’ll find generously sized bedrooms, while the large basement offers endless possibilities for additional living space, a home gym, recreation room, or extra storage. Situated on a spacious lot in a beautifully maintained neighborhood known for its larger homesites, this home is conveniently located just behind Appoquinimink High School and just minutes from shopping, dining, parks, and everything Middletown has to offer. Move in ready, beautifully maintained, and waiting for its next owners. Don’t miss your opportunity to make this exceptional home yours. Schedule your private tour today!
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    Likely to sell faster than

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    Listing updated:

    Listed by:

    Hannah Cunningham 858-880-5017,

    Tesla Realty Group, LLC 8448375274

    Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2105960MLS Logo

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 5
      • Bathrooms: 3
      • Full bathrooms: 2
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      • Main level bathrooms: 3
      • Main level bedrooms: 5
      Basement
      • Area: 0
      Heating
      • Central
      Cooling
      • Central Air, Electric
      Appliances
      • Included: Water Heater
      Features
      • Basement: Combination
      • Number of fireplaces: 1
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,300
      • Total interior livable area: 3,300 sqft
      • Finished area above ground: 3,300
      • Finished area below ground: 0

      Property

      Parking
      • Total spaces: 6
      • Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Driveway, Attached
      • Attached garage spaces: 2
      • Uncovered spaces: 4
      Accessibility
      • Accessibility features: 2+ Access Exits
      Features
      • Levels: Three
      • Stories: 3
      • Pool features: None
      Lot
      • Size: 1.56 Acres
      • Dimensions: 115.10 x 390.60
      Details
      • Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
      • Parcel number: 13021.00072
      • Zoning: NC40
      • Special conditions: Standard

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: SingleFamily
      • Architectural style: Colonial
      • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
      Materials
      • Brick, Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
      • Foundation: Permanent
      Condition
      • New construction: No
      • Year built: 1996

      Utilities & green energy

      • Sewer: Gravity Sept Fld
      • Water: Well

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Matapeake
      HOA
      • Has HOA: Yes
      • HOA fee: $500 annually
      Location
      • Region: Middletown

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $232/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $716,400
      • Annual tax amount: $6,035
      • Date on market: 6/27/2026
      • Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
      • Ownership: Fee Simple

        Estimated market value

        $749,200

        $712,000 - $787,000

        $4,195/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        7/20/2026Price change$765,000-1.9%$232/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DENC2105960 Report a problem
        7/14/2026Price change$780,000-2.4%$236/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DENC2105960 Report a problem
        6/27/2026Listed for sale$799,000+75.6%$242/sqft
        Source: Bright MLS #DENC2105960 Report a problem
        5/18/2016Sold$455,000+1.1%$138/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/25/2016Listed for sale$449,900-9.9%$136/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #6756148 Report a problem
        4/9/2015Listing removed$499,500$151/sqft
        Source: Applebaum Realty #6542602 Report a problem
        3/29/2015Listed for sale$499,500-0.1%$151/sqft
        Source: Applebaum Realty #6542602 Report a problem
        8/28/2014Listing removed$499,900$151/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #6424433 Report a problem
        7/15/2014Price change$499,900-9.1%$151/sqft
        Source: RE/MAX Of Wilmington-Limestone Rd #6396401 Report a problem
        5/28/2014Listed for sale$549,900+28.2%$167/sqft
        Source: Re/Max of Wilmington #6396401 Report a problem
        3/11/2008Listing removed$429,000$130/sqft
        Source: NCI #5130635 Report a problem
        2/1/2008Listed for sale$429,000+3.4%$130/sqft
        Source: NCI #5130635 Report a problem
        12/4/2007Sold$415,000$126/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025-- $716,400 +505.1%
        2024$4,955 +17.7%$118,400
        2023$4,210 -0.7%$118,400
        2022$4,241 +1.2%$118,400
        2021$4,189 +1.2%$118,400
        2020$4,141 +8%$118,400
        2019$3,835 +8.5%$118,400
        2017$3,534 +9.4%$118,400
        2016$3,229 $118,400
        2015$3,229 +2.8%$118,400
        2014$3,140 $118,400
        2013-- $118,400
        2012-- $118,400
        2011-- $118,400
        2010-- $118,400
        2009-- $118,400
        2008-- $118,400
        2007-- $118,400
        2006-- $118,400
        2005-- $118,400
        2004-- $118,400
        2003-- $118,400
        2002-- $118,400
        2001-- $118,400
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: 19709

        Getting around

        4 / 100
        Car-Dependent
        0 / 100
        No Nearby Transit
        27 / 100
        Somewhat Bikeable

        Nearby schools

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        Schools provided by the listing agent
        • High: Appoquinimink
        • District: Appoquinimink

        Source: Bright MLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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