Kent County property record for 198 Ashvale Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,458 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $499,777 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $5,109 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Mortgage Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-018.04-01-49.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-018.04-01-49.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,458 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 695 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 505 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 127 ft deep x 114 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 424 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 99 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 86199 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 198 ASHVALE DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-4035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | WICKSFIELD LOT 49 198 ASHVALE DR |
| Legal Subdivision | WICKSFIELD DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 40204 |
198 Ashvale Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MICHAEL HECKMAN |
| Nov 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Jun 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit DEL-ONE FCU |
| Feb 5, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage DEL-ONE FCU |
| Jun 30, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage LENDUS LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 15, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 10, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022464422 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12255 / 11 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000471462 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12428/153 |
| Instrument | 2023-471462 |
| Name | MICHAEL HECKMAN |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 23 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2025 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Document Number | 0000464422 |
| Book / Page | 12255 / 11 |
| Map Reference | MB 107 PG 2 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 4, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-464422 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 1, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $19,991.09 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2132 S 192ND AVE, 2132, OMAHA, NE 68130-2932 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 105 ROWLAND PARK BLVD, WILMINGTON, DE 19803-4230 |
| Document Number | 0000464423 |
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| Date | Nov 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-464423 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000453118 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11981/129 |
| Instrument | 2022-453118 |
| Name | DEL-ONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 179 Months |
| Due | May 25, 2037 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 22, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000408203 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10786/165 |
| Instrument | 2021-408203 |
| Name | DEL-ONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 198 ASHVALE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4035 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | GLOBAL TITLE INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000388969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10267/155 |
| Instrument | 2020-388969 |
| Name | LENDUS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ALAMO, CA 94507 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 198 Ashvale Dr was $5,109, up 101.8% 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 | $5,109.00 (+101.78%) | $495,000 Land $97,100 Building $397,900 |
| 2025 | $2,532.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,277.00 | $69,500 Land $5,400 Building $64,100 |
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 198 Ashvale Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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 198 Ashvale Dr 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 | ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL private · serves 7,014 people · EPA ID DE00A0673 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 299 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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