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**
Sold for $675,000
$675,000
226 Bucktail Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
4beds
4,240sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2004
0.29 Acres Lot
$611,300 Zestimate®
$159/sqft
$3,981 Estimated rent
Home value
$611,300
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Private officeTwo-sided fireplacePrivate tree-lined backyardOversized windowsCustom paver patioFormal dining roomSunlit breakfast room
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Listed by:
Megan Aitken 302-688-7653,
Keller Williams Realty,
Listing Team: Megan Aitken Team
Bought with:
Ping Xu, RA-0030970
RE/MAX Edge
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2084024
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
- Main level bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: 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
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 345 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 23 x 15
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 14
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 210 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 14
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 294 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 14
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 7
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 42 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6 x 7
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 221 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 17
Family room
- Level: Main
- Area: 315 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 15
Half bath
- Level: Main
- Area: 28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 4 x 7
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 252 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 12
Laundry
- Level: Main
- Area: 56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 7
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 224 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 16
Office
- Level: Main
- Area: 121 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 11
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Built-In Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Freezer, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Butlers Pantry, Kitchen Island, Kitchen - Gourmet, Eat-in Kitchen, Double/Dual Staircase, Combination Kitchen/Dining
- Flooring: Hardwood, Carpet, Wood
- Basement: Unfinished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Electric, Double Sided
Interior area
- Total structure area: 5,275
- Total interior livable area: 4,240 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 4,240
- Finished area below ground: 0
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Inside Entrance, Asphalt, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: None
- Has spa: Yes
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Full,Vinyl
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23015.00590
- Zoning: 23R-1B
- 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, Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2004
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Security System
- Subdivision: Dove Run
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $65 annually
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $159/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $151,300
- Annual tax amount: $5,709
- Date on market: 6/27/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Conventional,Cash,VA Loan,FHA
- Inclusions: See Inclusions Sheet.
- Exclusions: See Exclusions Sheet.
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | Sold | $675,000$159/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2084024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2025 | Contingent | $675,000$159/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/10/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000$159/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084024 Report a problem | ||
| 7/2/2025 | Contingent | $675,000$159/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084024 Report a problem | ||
| 6/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $675,000-8.2%$159/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084024 Report a problem | ||
| 5/23/2025 | Listing removed | $735,000$173/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2078434 Report a problem | ||
| 5/4/2025 | Price change | $735,000-1.1%$173/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2078434 Report a problem | ||
| 4/2/2025 | Listed for sale | $743,000+101.9%$175/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2078434 Report a problem | ||
| 7/20/2015 | Sold | $368,000-3.1%$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 3/5/2015 | Listed for sale | $379,900+3.4%$90/sqft |
Source: Long & Foster Real Estate #6528995 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2004 | Sold | $367,551$87/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $656,900 +334.2% |
| 2024 | $5,573 +19.6% | $151,300 |
| 2023 | $4,660 +0.2% | $151,300 |
| 2022 | $4,652 +2.2% | $151,300 |
| 2021 | $4,550 +1.2% | $151,300 |
| 2020 | $4,496 +7.9% | $151,300 |
| 2019 | $4,167 +8.5% | $151,300 |
| 2017 | $3,839 -0.9% | $151,300 +0.8% |
| 2016 | $3,872 | $150,100 |
| 2015 | $3,872 | $150,100 |
| 2014 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2013 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2012 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2011 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2010 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2009 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2008 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2007 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2006 | -- | $150,100 |
| 2005 | -- | $150,100 +1901.3% |
| 2004 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2003 | -- | $7,500 |
| 2002 | -- | $7,500 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19709
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABrick Mill Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.4 mi
- 4/10Redding (Louis L.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- 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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