Kent County property record for 225 Needham Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,280 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $286,342 (Sep 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $2,329 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2017 Mortgage Aug 2017 Loan Modification |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-036.02-01-59.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-036.02-01-59.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,280 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,200 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 94.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 84619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-4469 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | BRENFORD WOODS LOT 59 225 NEEDHAM DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | BRENFORD WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 59 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1159 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
225 Needham Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2008.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4469 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Aug 7, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage CASCADE LAND HM FINANCING |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008131178 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4628 / 114 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4469 |
| Document Number | 0000327881 |
| Book / Page | 008828 / 000149 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR SMYRNA DE 199774469, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4469 |
| Document Number | 0000327881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 9, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008828/000149 |
| Instrument | 327881 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2047 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4469 |
| Document Number | 0000337785 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 7, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 11, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 225 NEEDHAM DR SMYRNA DE 199774469, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4469 |
| Document Number | 0000337785 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009055/000278 |
| Instrument | 337785 |
| Name | CASCADE LAND HM FINANCING |
|---|---|
| Address | FLINT, MI 48501-2026 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 27, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 225 Needham Dr was $2,329, up 1.7% 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 | $2,329.00 (+1.7%) | $433,600 Land $109,400 Building $324,200 |
| 2025 | $2,290.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,788.00 | $51,500 Land $5,000 Building $46,500 |
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 225 Needham 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 225 Needham 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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