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877 Merlin Dr, Middletown, DE, 19709

3beds
3baths
2,307sqft
$604,990
$262price/sqft
$3,816/moest. monthly cost
$152,640/yrincome needed

About This Home

This home is a To-Be- Built. The Fayetteville offers a private home office just off the foyer, perfect for working from home in comfort. The striking modern kitchen features Looks interior options and opens to a spacious great room filled with natural light from abundant windows. The luxurious primary suite includes a generous walk-in closet and a relaxing primary bath with dual sinks. Upstairs, a versatile loft provides flexible space ideal for a game room, playroom, home theater, or additional living area. For a full list of features for this home, please contact our sales representatives. Photos are for illustrative purposes only and may not represent the exact home or finishes available.

Getting Around

0
WalkingCar-Dependent
0
TransitNo Nearby Transit
30
BikeSomewhat Bikeable

Schools

8/10
9/10
Middletown High SchoolGrades 9-123.0 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Property condition: Excellent
  • New construction: Yes
  • Year built: 2026

Materials

  • Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
  • Construction materials: Blown-In Insulation,CPVC/PVC

Other

  • Builder model: Fayetteville
  • Builder name: K. Hovnanian Homes

Type & Style

  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subType: Single Family Residence

Interior

Appliances

  • Appliances included: Gas Water Heater

Basement

  • Area: 0

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Concrete

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 3
  • Main level bathrooms: 1

Features

  • Finished area above ground: 2,307

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Forced Air,Natural Gas
  • Cooling features: Heat Pump,Central Air,Electric

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,307
  • Total interior livable area: 2,307 sqft

Property

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features: None

Details

  • Parcel number: NO TAX RECORD
  • Zoning: RESIDENTIAL
  • Special condition: Standard

Features

  • Levels: Two
  • Stories: 2
  • Pool features: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 8,712 sqft

Parking

  • Total spaces: 4
  • Parking features: Garage Faces Front,Driveway,Attached
  • Has garage: Yes
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Covered spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
  • Uncovered spaces: 2

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherRelatively High
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Drought
    DroughtModerate
  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Inland Flooding
Winter Weather
Cold Wave
Drought
Heat Wave
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters Across Delaware Counties

Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $3,059$36,708
Home Insurance *$140$1,680
Property Taxes $362$4,344
Electricity $255$3,061
Total$3,816$45,792
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$130,834/yr
40% on housing$114,480/yr
45% on housing$101,760/yr

Delaware FAIR Plan Programs

Insurance Placement Facility of Delaware

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WildfireWildfire
Add-on available
HailHail
WindWind
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Current Policies
Residential: 1,170Commercial: 57
Total Premiums$607,000
Total Exposure$249.53M

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 7.0%
7.0%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 8.7%
8.7%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: -0.8%
-0.8%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$262This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 19709$200
New Castle County$172

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 19709$195
New Castle County$218

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-04-07Price change$604,990
2026-02-17Price change$602,990
2026-01-13Listed for sale$598,990

New Construction

AgentBarbara Heilman
BrokerageDelaware Homes Inc

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