Kent County property record for 16 Short St, Harrington, DE 19952
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $837 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2019 Sale Jan 2018 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 6-09-170.20-02-40.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 6-09-170.20-02-40.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 4 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,232 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 30647 |
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| Street Address | 16 SHORT ST |
| City | HARRINGTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19952-1029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | E. SD. SHORT ST., HARRINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | GEORGE W HARMON LANDS |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 43000 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1649 BUTLER RD, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-2311 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Jan 8, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000333375 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 16 SHORT ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1029 |
| Document Number | 0000355659 |
| Book / Page | 009455 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 355659 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1649 BUTLER RD HARRINGTON DE 199522311, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-2311 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 8, 2018 |
| Property Address | 16 SHORT ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1029 |
| Document Number | 0000333375 |
| Book / Page | 008957 / 000075 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Instrument | 333375 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 13 REESE AVE HARRINGTON DE 199521338, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1338 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Harrington City |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $837.00 (+0.24%) | $227,600 (-) Land $46,900 Building $180,700 |
| 2025 | $835.00 (+62.77%) | $227,600 (+944.04%) Land $46,900 Building $180,700 |
| 2023 | $513.00 | $21,800 Land $4,600 Building $17,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (2011–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | HARRINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT serves 3,562 people · EPA ID DE0000126 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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 309 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 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
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