Kent County property record for 185 Collins Ave, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $228,000 (Mar 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,244 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.10-01-41.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.10-01-41.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,000 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 506 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 494 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3459 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 185 COLLINS AVE |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1711 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUNNYSIDE ACRES SEC 2 LOT 2 185 COLLINS AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | SUNNYSIDE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 40205 |
185 Collins Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 185 COLLINS AVE, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1711 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 31, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014253136 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7166 / 285 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 18, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000221108 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 185 Collins Ave was $1,244, 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 | $1,244.00 (+1.39%) | $292,800 Land $81,800 Building $211,000 |
| 2025 | $1,227.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,291.00 | $48,600 Land $11,100 Building $37,500 |
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 185 Collins Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 185 Collins Ave 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 292 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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