For sale

$1,599,000

992 Port Penn Rd, Middletown, DE 19709

4beds

3,001sqft

$9,570/mo

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Farm

Built in 1852

61.21 Acres Lot

$1,123,900 Zestimate^®

$533/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Mostly rolling croplandNew sunroomUpdated kitchenFour bedrooms

With lots of charm and character this 61 acre farm is located near the village of Port Penn, visited by William Penn in 1682 and named after him. Mostly rolling cropland with some marsh and woods to the rear of the property, The Farm would be a great place for raising farm animals and kids. Featuring four bedrooms two full and two half baths with updated kitchen, new sunroom, many thoughtful updates throughout the home, porch, pool, pond, and numerous outbuildings for animals, dirt bikes, or hunting as The Farm is located within a large wildlife area with lots of deer and Canadian geese. An adjacent property is owned by Delaware Wildlands as sanctuary for extensive ducks and geese. Located very near the Delaware River to the east and Rte. 1 interchange several miles away. A must see for those seeking tranquil country living. Pre-qualification required for showing

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 2
Main level bathrooms: 1

Basement

Area: 0

Heating

Baseboard, Oil

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric

Appliances

Included: Microwave, Oven, Oven/Range - Gas, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater

Features

Soaking Tub, Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Dining Area, Primary Bath(s), Recessed Lighting, Walk-In Closet(s)
Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl, Wood
Basement: Crawl Space,Partially Finished
Number of fireplaces: 2
Fireplace features: Brick

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,001
Total interior livable area: 3,001 sqft
Finished area above ground: 3,001
Finished area below ground: 0

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Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Garage Faces Front, Garage Door Opener, Detached, Driveway
Garage spaces: 4
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Accessibility

Accessibility features: None

Features

Levels: Two
Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Patio
Has private pool: Yes
Pool features: In Ground, Salt Water, Private

Lot

Size: 61.21 Acres

Details

Additional structures: Above Grade, Below Grade, Outbuilding, Residence, Shed(s)
Parcel number: 1300900034
Zoning: S
Special conditions: Standard

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Farmhouse/National Folk
Property subtype: Farm

Materials

Brick, Vinyl Siding
Foundation: Other
Roof: Pitched,Shingle

Condition

New construction: No
Year built: 1852

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: On Site Septic
Water: Well

Community & HOA

Community

Subdivision: None Available

HOA

Has HOA: No

Location

Region: Middletown

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $533/sqft
Tax assessed value: $802,400
Annual tax amount: $5,406
Date on market: 8/14/2026
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Ownership: Fee Simple

Estimated market value

$1,123,900

$843,000 - $1.47M

$2,933/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
8/14/2026	Listed for sale	$1,599,000+267.6%$533/sqft
Source: Bright MLS #DENC2109258 Report a problem
6/23/2003	Sold	$435,000$145/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	--	$1,863,800 +486.7%
2024	$5,659 +10.3%	$317,700
2023	$5,130 -4.6%	$317,700
2022	$5,380 0%	$317,700
2021	$5,381 -0.7%	$317,700
2020	$5,417 +0.2%	$317,700
2019	$5,406 +9.1%	$317,700
2017	$4,955 +11.9%	$317,700
2016	$4,428	$317,700 +21.2%
2015	$4,428	$262,100 +1.8%
2014	--	$257,500