Kent County property record for 1139 Front St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 2,450 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 38.7 acres (1,685,772 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,062 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-00-181.00-01-36.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-00-181.00-01-36.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,450 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,422 sqft |
| Basement Area | 627 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 627 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,685,772 sqft (38.7 acres) |
| Lot Width | 3.6 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 368 sqft |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23445 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1139 FRONT ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2312 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | FR. MILFORD TO HOUSTON, 1139 FRONT ST |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
1139 Front St, a rural home, is owned by a company that acquired it in March 2016.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1139 FRONT ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2312 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000292462 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 1139 FRONT ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2312 |
| Document Number | 0000478263 |
| Book / Page | 12596 / 102 |
| Map Reference | MB 151 PG 12 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-478263 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1139 FRONT ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2312 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 1139 FRONT ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2312 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1139 Front St was $1,062, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,062.00 (+0.19%) | $293,600 Land $97,500 Building $196,100 |
| 2025 | $1,060.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,168.00 (+2.91%) | $52,000 (+0.58%) Land $8,400 Building $43,600 |
| 2022 | $1,135.00 | $51,700 Land $8,400 Building $43,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1139 Front St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1139 Front St is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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