Welcome to this charming Schell Brothers KINGFISHER model home located in the desirable community of PARKSIDE located in Middletown, DE. This spacious home boasts 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms and 2 half bathrooms. This lovely home has a FIRST FLOOR primary suite with stunning windows overlooking the fenced in yard. Step inside to find a beautifully designed interior featuring stunning hardwood flooring, hardwood staircase up to a beautiful loft that hosts 3 spacious bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms (one being a suite). This spacious open concept living home has a two story family room with a gorgeous 2 STORY STONE FIREPLACE, a large kitchen featuring modern appliances, large island with seating for 6 and so much more. The basement is finished with great living space to enjoy and entertain with a 1/2 bath. Schell Brothers has a reputation of excellence in their semi custom homes... featuring their energy efficiency, high quality construction ( 2x6) along side its personalization to what the customer wants. They are known for their advanced framing, better insulation and using low to no VOC materials and EPA recognized ventilation systems. Outside the property showcases a lovely patio, perfect for relaxing or hosting outdoor gatherings. Additionally, Parkside residents have access to a community pool, tennis/pickleball court, a newly expanded tot lot for summertime and year round relaxation and fun. Don't miss the opportunity to own this stunning home in Middletown. Schedule a showing today and make this your new home sweet home!
Sold for $800,000
$800,000
851 Sweet Birch Dr, Middletown, DE 19709
4beds
4,700sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
0.29 Acres Lot
$818,100 Zestimate®
$170/sqft
$4,437 Estimated rent
Home value
$818,100
$736,000 - $908,000
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Beautifully designed interiorModern appliancesGreat living spaceHardwood staircaseHardwood flooringSpacious open concept livingLarge kitchen
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Listed by:
Ann Marie Germano 732-740-4594,
Patterson-Schwartz-Middletown
Bought with:
Nicholas Baldini, RA-0020226
Patterson-Schwartz-Hockessin
Source: Bright MLS,MLS#: DENC2088082
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 2
- Main level bathrooms: 2
- Main level bedrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Dining Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Laundry, Office, Bathroom 2, Bathroom 3, Primary Bathroom, Half Bath
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Main
Bedroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 3
- Level: Upper
Bedroom 4
- Level: Upper
Primary bathroom
- Level: Main
Bathroom 2
- Level: Upper
Bathroom 3
- Level: Upper
Breakfast room
- Level: Main
Dining room
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Main
Half bath
- Level: Lower
Kitchen
- Level: Main
Laundry
- Level: Main
Office
- Level: Main
Heating
- Forced Air, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Electric
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Main Level, Laundry Room
Features
- Open Floorplan
- Basement: Partially Finished
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Gas/Propane, Stone
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,700
- Total interior livable area: 4,700 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 3,900
- Finished area below ground: 800
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: None
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio
- Pool features: Community
Lot
- Size: 0.29 Acres
Details
- Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
- Parcel number: 23030.00265
- Zoning: 23R-2
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cape Cod
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: Parkside
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Clubhouse, Fitness Center, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Tot Lots/Playground
- HOA fee: $250 quarterly
- HOA name: PARKSIDE COMMUNITY ASSOC
Location
- Region: Middletown
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $170/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $130,200
- Annual tax amount: $5,811
- Date on market: 8/21/2025
- Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
- Ownership: Fee Simple
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/8/2025 | Sold | $800,000-5.8%$170/sqft |
Source:  Bright MLS #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 11/17/2025 | Pending sale | $849,000$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Contingent | $849,000$181/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 10/31/2025 | Price change | $849,000-4.5%$181/sqft |
Source:  Patterson Schwartz #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $889,000-1.1%$189/sqft |
Source: Patterson Schwartz #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 9/18/2025 | Price change | $899,000-5.3%$191/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
| 8/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $949,000$202/sqft |
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2088082 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -- | $786,900 +504.4% |
| 2024 | $4,796 +19.6% | $130,200 |
| 2023 | $4,010 +0.2% | $130,200 |
| 2022 | $4,003 +2.2% | $130,200 |
| 2021 | $3,915 +1.2% | $130,200 |
| 2020 | $3,869 +7.9% | $130,200 |
| 2019 | $3,586 +1507.9% | $130,200 |
| 2017 | $223 -1.8% | $130,200 +1379.5% |
| 2016 | $227 | $8,800 |
| 2015 | $227 +759.9% | $8,800 +10% |
| 2014 | $26 | $8,000 |
| 2013 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2010 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2009 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2007 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2006 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2005 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2004 | -- | $8,000 |
| 2003 | -- | -- |
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Neighborhood: 19709
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- NABrick Mill Early Childhood CenterGrades: PK-KDistance: 0.9 mi
- 4/10Redding (Louis L.) Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10Middletown High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Silver Lake
- High: Middletown
- 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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- Delaware
- New Castle County
- Middletown
- 19709
- 851 Sweet Birch Dr
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