Kent County property record for 157 Collins Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $755 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Transfer Oct 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.10-01-37.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.10-01-37.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 756 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 756 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1966 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 300 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Pool Area | 38 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 247 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1035 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 COLLINS AVE |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUNNYSIDE ACRES BLK C LOT 6 157 COLLINS AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE ACRES |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 6 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 40205 |
157 Collins Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in August 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 COLLINS AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2026 | Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Oct 28, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000543235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 157 COLLINS AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1711 |
| Document Number | 0000543235 |
| Book / Page | 14393 / 159 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026543235 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 963 TAMARA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2201 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 157 COLLINS AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1711 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000434201 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 28, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11492/252 |
| Instrument | 2021-434201 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2036 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Collins Ave was $755, up 1.3% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Smyrna Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $755.00 (+1.34%) | $292,300 Land $81,800 Building $210,500 |
| 2025 | $745.00 | |
| 2023 | $295.00 | $43,400 Land $11,100 Building $32,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Collins Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 157 Collins Ave is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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