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125 E Lake St, 
Middletown, DE 19709

$189,000


6

Beds


2

Baths


1,675

Sq Ft


Single Family

Pending

Listed by

Michael Mulski

Crown Homes Real Estate, (302) 504-6147

Last updated:

October 15, 2026, 07:59 AM

MLS#

DENC2112358

Source:

BRIGHTMLS

About This Home

125 E Lake St

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.

Home Facts

Single Family

2 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 1910

Subdivision & Development:

MIDDLETOWN

Price Summary

189,000

$112 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

DENC2112358

Last Updated:

October 15, 2026, 07:59 AM

Added:

9 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

2

Full Bathrooms:

2

Interior

Living Area:

1,675 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Architectural Style:

Colonial

Building Area:

1,675 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1910


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

4,791


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$189,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$112 per Sq. Ft.

Source:BRIGHTMLS
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