1838 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1838 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,232 sqft · built 2010
Lot Size0.52 acres (22,651 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$195,000 (May 2018)
Tax Bill$1,269 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Mortgage
May 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-00-043.00-02-66.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-00-043.00-02-66.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • KH00043.000266.00/000
  • 19504

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,232 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2010
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area22,651 sqft (0.52 acres)
Lot Dimensions226 ft deep x 112 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area336 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area112 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number19504
Street Address1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
CityCLAYTON
StateDE
Zip19938-2002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionDOWNS ACRES SUBD., LOT #31 1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
Legal SubdivisionDOWNS ACRES
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionKENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1018
Census Tract40100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 1, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
QUICKEN LOANS LLC
May 1, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMay 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 1, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018339712
Deed Book / Page9100 / 92
Prior Transfer DateAug 20, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000131183
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 15, 2021
Title CompanyAMROCK INC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000410196
DateMar 1, 2021
Book Page10842/291
Instrument2021-410196
Lender
NameQUICKEN LOANS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term324 Months
DueMar 1, 2048

May 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMay 1, 2018
Property Address1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Document Number0000339712
Book / Page9100 / 092
Map ReferenceMB11 PG22
Instrument DateApr 27, 2018
Instrument2018-339712
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,875.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address1838 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002

Mortgage

Document Number0000339713
DateMay 1, 2018
Instrument2018-339713
Lender
NameFAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,269.00 (+1.44%)$297,000 (+681.58%) Land $76,800 Building $220,200
2025$1,251.00 (+23.25%)
2023$1,015.00$38,000 Land $6,400 Building $31,600

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
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 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Verizon
Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area
300 / 20

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