1884 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1884 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,162 sqft · built 2000
Lot Size0.5 acres (21,780 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$127,900 (Apr 2015)
Tax Bill$1,441 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2026 Line of Credit
Aug 2023 Second Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-00-043.00-02-63.01-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-00-043.00-02-63.01-000
Alternative APNs
  • KH00043.000263.01/000
  • 70206
  • 75765

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,162 sqft Living Area
Basement Area864 sqft
Unfinished Basement864 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area21,780 sqft (0.5 acres)
Lot Dimensions217 ft deep x 113 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area260 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area96 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number75765
Street Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
CityCLAYTON
StateDE
Zip19938-2002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionE SD SHR 95 LOT 29 0.503 A
Legal SubdivisionDOWNS ACRES
Legal Lot Number29
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 shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 25, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY
Aug 29, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
SPRING EQ LLC
Jan 10, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
Jan 10, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
Dec 29, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 10, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2015272930
Deed Book / Page7585 / 195
Prior Transfer DateAug 5, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc0000272929
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJun 25, 2026
Property Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Document Number0000538749
Book / Page14271 / 328
Instrument DateJun 13, 2026
Instrument2026538749
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000538749,
DateJun 25, 2026
Book Page14271/328
Instrument2026538749
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 26, 2056
Interest
Rate3.99%
Max Rate-1%

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 8, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000480117
DateAug 29, 2023
Book Page12646/238
Instrument2023-480117
Lender
NameSPRING EQ LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCONSHOHOCKEN, PA 19428
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term241 Months
DueSep 1, 2043

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000333520
DateJan 10, 2018
Book Page8960/137
Instrument2018-333520
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21044
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2048

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000333521
DateJan 10, 2018
Book Page8960/158
Instrument2018-333521
Lender
NameHOMESIDE FINANCIAL LLC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCOLUMBIA, MD 21044
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2048
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address1884 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2002
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000440073
DateDec 29, 2021
Book Page11651/118
Instrument2021-440073
Lender
NameHOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION
TypeMortgage Company
AddressANN ARBOR, MI 48105
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2052

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$1,441.00 (+1.41%)$337,600 (-) Land $76,500 Building $261,100
2025$1,421.00 (-4.18%)$337,600 (+507.19%) Land $76,500 Building $261,100
2023$1,483.00$55,600 Land $6,300 Building $49,300

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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