Kent County property record for 1657 Big Oak Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Rural Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,976 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 214 acres (9,326,196 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,910 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-020.00-01-01.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-020.00-01-01.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 12 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,976 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,326,196 sqft (214 acres) |
| Lot Width | 24 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
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| Porch Area | 1,129 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Storage Building | Storage Building |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3480 |
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| Street Address | 1657 BIG OAK RD |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3061 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | PDR |
| Legal Description | N.W. SD. RD., THREE BRIDGES-MT.ZION CHURCH 214.10 A. |
| Legal Subdivision | HILLDALE |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Peterson and Mustard's Hermitage Farm listed 1982 · 3 contributing resources · NRIS 82001027 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Trust Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | PO BOX 235, SMYRNA, DE 19977-0235 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000448815 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 8, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1657 BIG OAK RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3061 |
| Document Number | 0000448816 |
| Book / Page | 11873 / 302 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022-448816 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| 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 | Revocable Trust |
| Address | PO BOX 235, SMYRNA, DE 19977-0235 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,910.00 (+1.39%) | $684,600 (-) Land $175,500 Building $509,100 |
| 2025 | $2,870.00 (+10.47%) | $684,600 (+6%) Land $175,500 Building $509,100 |
| 2023 | $2,598.00 | $97,800 Land $9,000 Building $88,800 |
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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