Kent County property record for 216 School St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,126 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $535 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-00-181.00-01-10.06-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-00-181.00-01-10.06-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,126 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 762 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 762 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 165 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23260 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 216 SCHOOL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2204 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | HOUSTON, ON SCHOOL ST., LOT 216 SHCOOL STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 216 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2031 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
216 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2204 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 216 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2204 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000425423 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 29, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11262/165 |
| Instrument | 2021-425423 |
| Name | DEL-ONE FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 School St was $535, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $535.00 (+0.38%) | $232,400 Land $55,200 Building $177,200 |
| 2025 | $533.00 | |
| 2023 | $314.00 | $22,100 Land $5,200 Building $16,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 216 School St 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 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 216 School St is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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