Kent County property record for 17 Birchland Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,756 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $347,377 (Sep 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,271 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-028.09-05-55.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-028.09-05-55.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 1,756 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Account Number | 105771 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 BIRCHLAND DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-4521 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2A |
| Legal Description | WORTHINGTON SUB., LOT #265 |
| Legal Subdivision | WORTHINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 265 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1042 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
17 Birchland Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 17 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4521 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 30, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 23, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024501020 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13203 / 161 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000216391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Birchland Dr was $1,271, up 1.4% 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 | $1,271.00 (+1.36%) | $299,100 Land $71,300 Building $227,800 |
| 2025 | $1,254.00 | |
| 2023 | $95.00 | $3,600 Land $3,600 |
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 17 Birchland Dr 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 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 17 Birchland Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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