Middletown Real Estate

Middletown, incorporated in 1861, is located in southern New Castle County about 25 miles south of Wilmington. Nicknamed the "Diamond Town of the Diamond State" due to the town's original boundaries and diamond shape, this once rural agricultural area is now a fast growing residential community, which has maintained its small town charm and values. The well-maintained Victorian homes in the historic district are a testament to the wealth of the past and the continued prosperity of the future.

Middletown is one of the few original communities in Delaware not established along a navigable waterway. The real estate market in Middletown, Delaware tends to be predominantly single family homes and a few condos and townhouse developments. Homes in the Middletown region are affordably priced in the low $100,000 range and up. On the outskirts of the town are higher priced affluent developments that are seeing a large amount of families relocating from surrounding states.

Middletown and the outlying communities are considered to be one of Delaware's fastest growing regions for new home construction. To keep up with the increasingly popular and growing region, the Appoquinimink School District has maintained pace with renovations, remodeling and the opening of new schools to serve the Middletown students. The school district has received many awards for their dedication to academic achievements. Middletown is also served by fine private institutions, including the prestigious St. Andrew's School, a private and exclusive full-time boarding school. Middletown is also within close proximity to many schools of higher education.

Middletown provides residents with numerous options in recreational activities and entertainment including:

• Silver Lake Park - This wonderful 40 acre park offers fun for the entire family including ball fields, pavilions, playground, picnic areas, tennis courts, skateboarding, swimming pool, basketball courts, track and soccer fields.
• The Everett Theater - Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it boasts of yearly performances ranging from movies, musicals, plays and concerts.
• Doc Levinson Park - Provides residents with basketball courts, skateboarding, a small pavilion, playground, walking trails and tennis court.
• The Peach Festival - An annual summer event celebrating the town that was once the leading producer of peaches in Delaware. The festival attracts thousands to Middletown for crafts, music, food, arts and more.

Middletown is situated in an area that is within an easy drive to the beautiful beaches of Delaware or the faster paced cities of Wilmington, Dover, Newark, Philadelphia and Baltimore. Middletown, Delaware offers homebuyers a variety of real estate options from quaint townhouses to luxury custom built homes surrounded by fine schools, small town charm and convenience to all of Delaware's attractions and amenities. Click here to request more information on Middletown real estate.