Kent County property record for 16 E High St, Felton, DE 19943
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,704 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $814 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Mortgage Apr 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-07-138.08-02-05.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-07-138.08-02-05.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,704 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 320 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 320 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 112 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 45768 |
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| Street Address | 16 E HIGH ST |
| City | FELTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19943-7306 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | S. SD. HIGH ST. & W. OF CHURCH ST., FELTON, 13,796 SQ. FT. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | FELTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1058 |
| Census Tract | 42802 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Felton Historic District listed 1988 · 164 contributing resources · NRIS 87002433 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
16 E High St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2023.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 16 E HIGH ST, FELTON, DE 19943-7306 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 11, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage NFM INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | May 2, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023472040 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12442 / 192 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000103995 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 16 E HIGH ST, FELTON, DE 19943-7306 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 10, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 16 E HIGH ST, FELTON, DE 19943-7306 |
| Document Number | 0000483632 |
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| Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12736/95 |
| Instrument | 2023-483632 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | CORAOPOLIS, PA 15108 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 355 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Property Address | 16 E HIGH ST, FELTON, DE 19943-7306 |
| Document Number | 0000472040 |
| Book / Page | 12442 / 192 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-472040 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOURCEPOINT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Document Number | 0000472041 |
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| Date | Apr 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-472041 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 16 E High St was $814, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Felton Town |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $814.00 (+0.25%) | $221,200 Land $84,400 Building $136,800 |
| 2025 | $812.00 | |
| 2023 | $636.00 | $26,400 Land $6,400 Building $20,000 |
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.
FEMA maps place 16 E High 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 10 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 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 16 E High 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 | 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 | FELTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 1,591 people · EPA ID DE0000580 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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