159 Delaware Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 159 Delaware Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977 · Last verified October 2023

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Square Footage2,560 sqft Living Area
Lot Size3,049 sqft (0.069 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$124,000 (2020)
Tax Bill$1,713.00 (2023)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-00-005.10-02-16.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • DC00005.100216.00/000
  • 2537

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Building Area2,560 sqft Living Area
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1890
Architectural StyleOther Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeFrame Construction
Lot Area3,049 sqft (0.069 acres)
Depth X Width86 ft x 35.6 ft Depth x Width
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeFinished Garage
Garage Area240 sqft Garage
PorchPorch
Porch Area504 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemCentral Heating

Location & Zoning

Account Number2537
Old Parcel NumberDC00005.100216.00/000
Street Address159 DELAWARE AVE
CitySMYRNA
StateDE
Zip19977-3224
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN.E. SD. DELAWARE AVE. WOODLAND BEACH 159 DELAWARE AVE.
Legal SubdivisionWOODLAND BEACH
JurisdictionKENT DE
Minor Civil DivisionSMYRNA
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1002
Census Tract43202

Owner

Source: Kent County records · APN 1-00-005.10-02-16.00-000

Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address159 DELAWARE AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3224
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 15, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
CITIZENS BANK NA
Dec 17, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 17, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2005
Deed Doc Number2020-403338
Deed Book / Page10643 / 213
Record RefreshedJun 07, 2026

February 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address159 DELAWARE AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3224
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000313556
DateFeb 15, 2017
Book Page8497/272
Instrument2017-313556
Lender
NameCITIZENS BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressPROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term299 Months
DueJan 25, 2042
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly (Revolving credit lines are monthly unless stated otherwise).

December 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateDec 17, 2020
Property Address159 DELAWARE AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3224
Document Number0000403338
Instrument DateDec 01, 2020
Instrument403338
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$3,100.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address159 DELAWARE AVE SMYRNA DE 199773224, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3224

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictSmyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$1,713.00$18,600 Land $1,900 Building $16,700

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · above 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 1,250 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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