1796 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1796 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 · Last verified May 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,428 sqft · built 2010
Lot Size0.58 acres (25,265 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$197,002 (Jun 2010)
Tax Bill$850 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Mortgage
Nov 2017 Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-00-043.00-02-66.02-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-00-043.00-02-66.02-000
Alternative APNs
  • 84809
  • 88681

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,428 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2010
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area25,265 sqft (0.58 acres)
Lot Dimensions289 ft deep x 112 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area484 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area56 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number88681
Street Address1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
CityCLAYTON
StateDE
Zip19938-2001
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionDOWNS ACRES SUBD., LOT #33 1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
Legal SubdivisionDOWNS ACRES
Legal Lot Number33
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionKENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract40100

Owner

Source: Kent County records · APN 3-00-043.00-02-66.02-000

Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2001
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 08, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A
Nov 08, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 17, 2010 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 19, 2010 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2010171385
Deed Book / Page5441 / 198
Prior Transfer DateAug 20, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000131183
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

April 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 08, 2026
Property Address1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2001
Document Number0000533615
Book / Page14126 / 65
Instrument DateMar 30, 2026
Instrument2026533615
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2001
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000533615,
DateApr 08, 2026
Book Page14126/65
Instrument2026533615
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueApr 01, 2046
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Rate5.98%
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

November 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1796 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2001
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000329961
DateNov 08, 2017
Book Page8876/121
Instrument2017-329961
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA
TypeBank
AddressCOLUMBUS, OH 43240
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term240 Months
DueNov 01, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictSmyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$850.00 (+26.3%)$320,600 (+670.67%) Land $77,800 Building $242,800
2023$673.00$41,600 Land $6,100 Building $35,500

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 7,143 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

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

Nearby Properties on Downs Chapel Rd

Nearby Streets

Search Property Records by Address or Parcel Number