Welcome to this inviting and beautifully maintained 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home in the heart of the Town of Middletown, located in the award winning Appoquinimink School District. Lovingly cared for by its original owners, this home features an open floor plan with hardwood flooring throughout the first floor, a bright kitchen with a large island & pantry and an attached side-facing two-car garage. The two-story family room brings in wonderful natural light, while the cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm. Upstairs features all four of the homes bedrooms including the spacious primary suite with a tray ceiling and full bath and the convenient second-floor laundry. The finished basement—with 10-foot ceilings, an exercise room, and additional living space—offers flexibility for entertaining or everyday life. Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring an awning-covered deck, gorgeously landscaped yard with mature trees, a stunning inground pool and a tranquil fountain. Major updates include a new roof (2024) and hot water heater (2019). This exceptional home will be ready for its next owners in late September/early October—don’t miss your chance to make it yours!
Sold for $685,000
$685,000
56 Willow Grove Mill Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
4beds
3,900sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2001
0.34 Acres Lot
$702,800 Zestimate®
$176/sqft
$4,216 Estimated rent
Home value
$702,800
$633,000 - $780,000
$4,216/mo
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Mature treesGorgeously landscaped yardTranquil fountainExercise roomStunning inground poolPrivate backyard oasisFinished basement
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Listed by:
Christen McDade 302-743-3200,
Thyme Real Estate Co LLC
Bought with:
Peggy Centrella, RS-0022047
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2084156
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, Sitting Room, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Library, Exercise Room, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Level: Upper
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
- Area: 120 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 10
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
- Area: 108 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 9
Primary bathroom
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Lower
Dining room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Exercise room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 200 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 20
Family room
- Features: Fireplace - Gas
- Level: Main
- Area: 266 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Half bath
- Level: Main
Kitchen
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11
Library
- Level: Main
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Living room
- Level: Main
- Area: 156 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 13
Sitting room
- Level: Lower
- Area: 435 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 29 x 15
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Extra Refrigerator/Freezer, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Heater, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Upper Level
Features
- Dining Area, Family Room Off Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Formal/Separate Dining Room, Eat-in Kitchen, Kitchen Island, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Basement: Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Glass Doors, Gas/Propane, Mantel(s)
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,900
- Total interior livable area: 3,900 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,779
- Finished area below ground: 1,121
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Garage Faces Side, Garage Door Opener, Inside Entrance, Driveway, Attached, On Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Uncovered spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Accessible Entrance
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: In Ground, Salt Water, Permits, Private
Lot
- Size: 0.34 Acres
- Dimensions: 90.20 x 166.00
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23026.00053
- Zoning: 23R-1B
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Colonial
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding, Aluminum Siding
- Foundation: Permanent
Condition
- Excellent
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2001
Details
- Builder model: Ashmont
- Builder name: Anderson Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Longmeadow
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $100 annually
- HOA name: LONGMEADOW HOMEOWNERS ASSOC
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $176/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $113,500
- Annual tax amount: $4,283
- Date on market: 6/28/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/7/2025 | Sold | $685,000-0.6%$176/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2084156 Report a problem | ||
| 9/17/2025 | Pending sale | $689,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084156 Report a problem | ||
| 7/31/2025 | Contingent | $689,000$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084156 Report a problem | ||
| 6/28/2025 | Listed for sale | $689,000+178.3%$177/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2084156 Report a problem | ||
| 12/6/2001 | Sold | $247,615$63/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $536,300 +372.5% |
| 2024 | $4,181 +19.6% | $113,500 |
| 2023 | $3,495 +0.2% | $113,500 |
| 2022 | $3,490 +2.2% | $113,500 |
| 2021 | $3,413 +1.2% | $113,500 |
| 2020 | $3,373 +7.9% | $113,500 |
| 2019 | $3,126 +8.5% | $113,500 |
| 2017 | $2,880 -1.6% | $113,500 |
| 2016 | $2,928 | $113,500 |
| 2015 | $2,928 +3% | $113,500 |
| 2014 | $2,843 | $113,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2012 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2011 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2010 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2009 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2008 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2007 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2006 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2005 | -- | $113,500 |
| 2004 | -- | $113,500 +0.7% |
| 2003 | -- | $112,700 |
| 2002 | -- | $112,700 +2154% |
| 2001 | -- | $5,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 19709
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABrick Mill Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 1 mi
- 4/10Redding (Louis L.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.5 mi
- 9/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 0.6 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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