Kent County property record for 189 King St, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,092 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.32 acres (13,939 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Apr 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $950 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Second Mortgage Apr 2021 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-010.11-01-19.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-010.11-01-19.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,092 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,939 sqft (0.32 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 189 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 3739 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 189 KING ST |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3435 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMH |
| Legal Description | W. SD. KING AVE., SMYRNA LNDG., 0.3 A. 189 KING STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | DUCK CRK HUNDRED |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1032 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
189 King St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 189 KING ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3435 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage DISCOVER BANK |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 6, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021414178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10961 / 29 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 25, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130235 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 189 KING ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3435 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000487862 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 29, 2024 |
| Book Page | 12844/275 |
| Instrument | 2024-487862 |
| Name | DISCOVER BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GREENWOOD, DE 19950 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 121 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Property Address | 189 KING ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3435 |
| Document Number | 0000414178 |
| Book / Page | 10961 / 29 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-414178 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,060.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 120 HAZLETTVILLE RD, 120, HARTLY, DE 19953-2172 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 189 KING ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3435 |
| Document Number | 0000414179 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-414179 |
| Name | EMBRACE HOME LOANS INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 189 King St was $950, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $950.00 (+1.39%) | $223,500 Land $102,900 Building $120,600 |
| 2025 | $937.00 | |
| 2023 | $685.00 | $25,800 Land $4,500 Building $21,300 |
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.
FEMA maps place 189 King St 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 | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 189 King St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 75% 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 199 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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