Kent County property record for 2251 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,036 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $3,800 (Sep 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $172 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-043.00-01-75.03-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-043.00-01-75.03-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 217 ft deep x 133 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 868 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Account Number | 20432 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 2251 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-2037 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | JOHNSON SUBD., LOT #3, 0.50 A. 2251 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| Legal Subdivision | JOHNSON SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2251 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2037 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998281 45 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 2251 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2037 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000487925 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Book Page | 12846/110 |
| Instrument | 2024-487925 |
| Name | JOHN F LUBY |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
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 | $172.00 (-82.97%) | $101,800 (+755.46%) Land $76,500 Building $25,300 |
| 2023 | $1,010.00 | $11,900 Land $6,300 Building $5,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
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 | 0.02% 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 60 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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