Kent County property record for 196 Davidson St, Frederica, DE 19946
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,940 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $494 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-01-115.17-01-44.02-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-01-115.17-01-44.02-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 2,940 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.3 ft Width |
| Account Number | 116699 |
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| Street Address | 196 DAVIDSON ST |
| City | FREDERICA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19946 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | W SD DAVIDSON ST 0.275 A |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 43202 |
196 Davidson St, a commercial property, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 3158 BRENFORD RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3660 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000436397 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Correction Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Property Address | 196 DAVIDSON ST, FREDERICA, DE 19946 |
| Document Number | 0000436397 |
| Book / Page | 11551 / 163 |
| Map Reference | MB 142 PG 32 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-436397 |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 7 PRINCE LN, 7, DOVER, DE 19901-6103 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 3158 BENFORD ROAD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3660 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 196 Davidson St was $494, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Bowers Town |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $494.00 (+0.2%) | $136,800 Land $117,300 Building $19,500 |
| 2025 | $493.00 | |
| 2023 | $569.00 | $24,200 Land $6,000 Building $18,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 196 Davidson St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 105 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 105 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 97 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 97 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 196 Davidson St is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · above 88% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | FISHERMANS VILLAGE (TUI) private · serves 129 people · EPA ID DE0000309 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 31 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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