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Property Description
Very unusual historic home in the heart of Middletown. Just blocks from new YMCA. Home was assembled in 1944-1948 from parts of multiple historic homes being demolished to make room for post war housing. The front facade and much of the brick exterior were transported and re-assembled on site, proudly boasting 1736 construction. Add various plank floors, beamed ceiling, fireplaces with Mable surround or beautiful delft tiles, decorative moldings, beautiful wood doors.... You may think you can visualize how beautiful this house is, but it will still surprise you, now add recent kitchen, a first floor primary suite with spacious en-suite, large closets and room for washer and dryer. Wait there's more!! Recent HVAC (2 zone) a large Amish built workshop shed , a carriage house/pool house with full bathroom. Ornate gardens and landscaping, a koi pond, brick walkways encased with privacy fencing , yet walking distance to schools, stores , dining and entertainment. A Must see to imagine. Book your private tour as soon as possible.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 12 E Cochran St
General
- Sold For: $575,000
- Taxes: $4,289 (2025)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: BrightMLSPhilly
- MLS ID: DENC2091784
- Added to Site: 301 day(s) ago
Interior
- Rooms/Areas: Living Room, Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 4, Kitchen, Family Room, Other, Office, Hobby Room
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 4
- Fireplace(s): Brick, Marble, Other
- Appliances: Dryer - Electric, Dryer - Front Loading, Freezer, Microwave, Oven/Range - Electric, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer, Water Heater
- Flooring: Hardwood, Wood, Other
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
- Upper Floor Baths: 1
- Upper - Full Baths: 1
- Main Floor Baths: 2
- Main - Full Baths: 1
- Main - 1/2 Baths: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 4
- Bedrooms Upper: 3
- Bedrooms Main & Up: 1
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Outbuilding(s), Sidewalks, Street Lights
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Brick, Patio(s)
Parking
- Parking Features: Crushed Stone, Paved Parking
- Parking Type: Driveway, On Street
Location
- Area: South Of The Canal (30907)
- County: NEW CASTLE
- Subdivision: MIDDLETOWN
- Cross Streets: S. Cox
- Driving Directions: Broad Street to E Cochran
- Historic District: Yes
- City Limits: Yes
School Information
- School District: Appoquinimink
Community
- Pets Allowed: Yes
- Pets: No Pet Restrictions
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Heat Pump(s)
- Cooling Fuel: Electric
- Heating Type: Heat Pump - Gas BackUp, Zoned
- Heating Fuel: Electric, Propane - Leased
- Water Heater: Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Natural Gas Available, Phone Available, Sewer Available, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Georgian
- Structure Type: Detached
- Construction: Brick, Frame, Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Interior Access
- Foundation: Block, Stone
- Roof: Asbestos Shingle
- Walls/Ceilings: Beamed Ceilings, Brick, Low, Plaster Walls
- Windows: Wood Frame
- Stories Description: Main, Upper 1
- Square Feet: 2,275
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Living Area: 2,275 Sq. Ft.
- Finished Above Grnd: 2,275 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1726
- Year Built Source: Assessor
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Carriage House, Shed Shop
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.28
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 12,196
- Lot Size Source: Assessor
- Lot Dimensions: 85.80 x 141.00
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Zoning: 23R-1A
- Lot Description: Corner
- Fencing (Description): Privacy, Split Rail, Wood
Financial Considerations
- Price Per Sq. Ft.: $261.98
- Assessment Year: 2025
- School Tax: $2,828
- City/TownTax: $1,239
- City/TownTax Freq: Annually
- County Tax: $222
- County Tax Freq: Annually
- Tax w/Assessment: $413,000
- Tax Amount: $4,289
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Standard Sale
- Tax Total Finished Sq. Ft.: 2275
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Exclusions: all flower pots, all cupboards or wall curios attached (wall to be patched not painted). FR chandelier, 2nd Fl hall corner cupboards, baby corner cupboards, FR corner cupboard. All pictures (Walls patched not painted), flagpole, bell & Post, 2 wrought iron gates in garden, red & white stripped curtains in 2nd BR, Cupola (shed), B-powder room mirror replaced, birdbath. all tools, counters - attached and non attached cabinets in Amish built workshop
- Inclusions: wooden blinds, refrigerator, freezer in basement, washer and dryer in basement
- Lot Number: 76
Listed by BHHS Fox & Roach-Christiana, Brenda J Murray
Sold by BHHS Fox & Roach-Greenville, Anthony Klemanski
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Schools
Schools serving 12 E Cochran St
School District:Appoquinimink School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Silver Lake Elementary School 200 East Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709 | 1-5 | 0.3 mi |
Townsend Early Childhood Center 10 Brook Ramble Lane, Townsend, DE 19734 | K- | 3.9 mi |
Meredith (Everett) Middle School 504 South Broad Street, Middletown, DE 19709 | 6-8 | 0.3 mi |
Appoquinimink High School 1080 Bunker Hill Road, Middletown, DE 19709 | 9-12 | 1.9 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 12 E Cochran St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
7/07/2026
Sold
$575,000
-3.52%
MLS
1/14/2026
Price Reduced
$596,000
-1.49%
MLS
11/01/2025
Listed
$605,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
12 E Cochran Street, Middletown, DE 19709 (MLS# DENC2091784) is a Single Family property that was sold at $575,000 on July 07, 2026. Want to learn more about 12 E Cochran Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Middletown? You can browse all Middletown real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

