17 River Ct, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 17 River Ct, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 1989
Lot Size	1.8 acres (78,408 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$369,900 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,593 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2022 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3-00-017.00-01-26.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3-00-017.00-01-26.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`KH00017.000126.00/000` `19222`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,408 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1989
Effective Year Built	Effective 1989
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	78,408 sqft (1.8 acres)
Lot Width	0.8 ft Width
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Porch	Porch
Porch Area	264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	19222
Street Address	17 RIVER CT
City	CLAYTON
State	DE
Zip	19938-9525
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AC
Legal Description	KENTBOURNE, LOT 18, 1.831 A. 17 RIVER COURT
Legal Subdivision	KENTBOURNE DEVELOPMENT
Legal Lot Number	18
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	KENTON
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3001
Census Tract	40100

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	17 RIVER CT, CLAYTON, DE 19938-9525
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Apr 20, 2023	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Aug 2, 2022	Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 20, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Aug 2, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023472603
Deed Book / Page	12456 / 25
Prior Transfer Date	Mar 2, 2005
Prior Transfer Doc	0000008505
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2023
Property Address	17 RIVER CT, CLAYTON, DE 19938-9525
Document Number	0000472603
Book / Page	12456 / 25
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 60
Instrument Date	Mar 15, 2023
Instrument	2023-472603
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 4, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$14,796.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address	17 RIVER CT, CLAYTON, DE 19938-9525

Mortgage

Document Number	0000472604
Date	Apr 20, 2023
Instrument	2023-472604

Lender

Name	PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 1, 2053

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Aug 2, 2022
Property Address	17 RIVER CT, CLAYTON, DE 19938-9525
Document Number	0000457235
Book / Page	12080 / 341
Map Reference	MB 12 PG 60
Instrument Date	Aug 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-457235
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 12, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$6,520.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	17 RIVER CT, 17, CLAYTON, DE 19938-9525

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	35 NEWELL COURT, WILMINGTON, DE 19808

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Kent County
Unified School District	Smyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$1,593.00 (+4.94%)	$328,900 (+960.97%) Land $134,400 Building $194,500
2025	$1,518.00 (+56.66%)
2023	$969.00	$31,000 Land $5,200 Building $25,800

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it

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

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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 83 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Breezeline Cable	1,000 / 50

May also be available: Verizon.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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