125 E Lake Street Middletown, DE $ 189,000
125 E Lake Street
$ 189,000
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125 E Lake Street

Middletown, DE, 19709
$ 189,000
Bedrooms6 Baths2.0 Sq 1,675

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Single Family Home for sale in Middletown, DE

for $189,000 with 6 bedrooms and 2 full baths. This 1,675 square foot home was built in 1910 on a lot size of 0.11.

Welcome to 125 East Lake Street, a rare opportunity in the heart of rapidly growing Middletown, Delaware, offering exceptional flexibility for an owner-occupant, investor, or buyer looking to create long-term value. The property offers a potential six-bedroom, two-bath single-family configuration with generous space for bedrooms, home offices, guests, or flexible living areas. Even more compelling is the property's 23R-2 zoning. Middletown's R-2 district allows one- and two-family residential uses, and the Town provides a Conditional Use process for conversion of an existing one-family dwelling into multiple dwelling units, subject to Town approval and all applicable lot area, floor area, parking, property condition, permitting, registration, and inspection requirements. Subject to approval, the existing layout presents the potential to create two separate 3-bedroom, 1-bath units. For an owner-occupant, this creates an appealing potential house hack opportunity: live in one 3-bedroom unit while renting the second and use the rental income to help offset a portion, or potentially a substantial portion, of the monthly mortgage and ownership expenses. Investors may instead explore operating both units as long-term rentals following all required approvals. Location adds another layer of value. Downtown Middletown and Main Street are just blocks away, placing shopping, dining, entertainment, services, schools, and everyday conveniences close to home. The downtown business district includes dozens of shops and service businesses, along with restaurants, pubs, breweries, and entertainment venues generally within about one mile. Within approximately five miles, the greater Middletown trade area offers hundreds of businesses and dozens of restaurants, bars, breweries, shops, grocery stores, services, and national retailers. The investment story is strengthened by Middletown's continued residential and commercial growth. U.S. Census estimates place the town's 2025 population at approximately 25,800, up about 11.2% since 2020. New retail, office, residential, and mixed-use development continues throughout the area, including major projects such as Bayberry Town Center, adding shopping, dining, services, office space, housing, and employment opportunities. Commuters also benefit from easy access to DE-299, US-301, DE-1, US-13, and connections to I-95, providing convenient regional travel throughout Delaware and the Mid-Atlantic. DE-1 offers access north toward Christiana, Newark, Wilmington, and the I-95 corridor and south toward Dover, while US-301 provides connections toward Maryland, Baltimore, and the greater Washington metropolitan region. Philadelphia and surrounding employment centers are also accessible through the I-95 corridor. Middletown's location between northern and central Delaware gives residents access to multiple employment markets and major commercial centers. Whether envisioned as a spacious six-bedroom single-family residence, owner-occupied house hack, potential two-unit rental property, or value-add investment, 125 E Lake Street offers a compelling combination of space, location, zoning flexibility, highway access, nearby amenities, and future income potential. Two-unit conversion and all proposed uses are subject to Town of Middletown approval, permits, parking requirements, inspections, registration, and buyer verification.

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Single Family Active

Price

$ 189,000

Bedrooms

6

Full Bath

2

Property Type

Single Family

Taxes

$ 2,316

Style

Colonial

Lot Size

0.11

Year Built

1910

Town/City

Middletown

County/Region

New Castle

MLS | Web ID

DENC2112358

Features
General
Living Area 1675
Sewer No Septic System
Heating Baseboard - Electric
Cooling None
Possession 0-30 Days CD 31-60 Days CD 61-90 Days CD 90-120 Days CD Immediate Negotiable
Zoning 23R-2
Architectural Style Colonial
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding Aluminum Siding
School District APPOQUINIMINK
Year Built 1910
Levels 2
Tax Year 2025
Ownership Fee Simple
Cool Fuel None
Accessibility None
County NEW CASTLE
New Construction N
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Subdivision Name MIDDLETOWN
Garage Y/N N
Water Access Y/N N
Other Structures Above Grade Below Grade
Total Rooms 10
Full Baths 2
Status ACTIVE
Directions From DE-1 take Exit 136 toward Middletown/Odessa and head west on DE-299/Middletown Odessa Road. Continue into downtown Middletown on E Main Street. Turn right onto N Broad Street/DE-71 then turn rig
City MIDDLETOWN
Disclosures Prop Disclosure
Senior Community Y/N N
MLS Area South Of The Canal (30907)
Lot Size Units Square Feet
Lot Size Square Feet 4792.00
Tax Annual Amount 2316.0
Home Warranty Y/N N
Structure Type Detached
Condo/Coop Association fee Y/N N
Bathrooms Full Main Level 1
Bathrooms Count Main Level 1.00
Price Per Sq Ft Total AG 112.84
Acceptable Financing Cash Bank Portfolio FHA 203(b) Other
Vacation Rental Y/N N
Standard Status Active
Year Built Source Assessor
Legal Subdivision MIDDLETOWN
Tax Lot 050
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Interior
Heating Fuel Electric
Hot Water 60+ Gallon Tank
Basement (Y/N) N
Heating Y/N Y
Above Grade Finished Area 1675
Half Baths 0
Central Air Y/N N
Total Bedrooms 6
Below Grade Finished Area 0
Main Level Bedrooms 3
Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Below Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Source Assessor
Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type Square Feet
Total Baths 2
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Exterior
Pool No Pool
Water Source Public
Type of Parking On Street
Foundation Details Other
Water View Y/N N
Lot Dimensions 40.00 x 116.00
Lot Size Acres 0.11
Lot Size Source Assessor
Waterfront Y/N N
Land Assessed Value 66200.00
Navigable Water Y/N N
Water Oriented Y/N N
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Internal Only
Street Number 1 125
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Crown Homes Real Estate

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mike@302homes.net

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Nearby
2322052 Elementary School
2322054 Middle School
Unknown High School High School
Pricing History
DatePricePrice ChangeDescription
10/7/2026$189,000 Listed Price

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125 E Lake Street, Middletown, DE, 19709 is a Single Family Home for sale at $189,000 with 1,675 sqft and a lot size of 0.11. 125 E Lake Street has 6 bedrooms, 2.0 baths, and was built in 1910. The property's zip code is 19709 which is in Middletown, DE