Kent County property record for 234 Broad St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 936 sqft · built 1938 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Oct 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $698 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.07-01-54.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.07-01-54.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 936 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 176 ft deep x 62.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 26572 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 BROAD ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2015 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | IN HOUSTON, LOT #5 & PART OF LOT #8 234 BROAD STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | PLOT LANDS JOHN C WHARTON HOUS |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,8 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2035 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
234 Broad St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 234 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2015 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 7, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022461880 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12194 / 217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Property Address | 234 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954 |
| Document Number | 0000461880 |
| Book / Page | 12194 / 217 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-461880 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,200.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 82, HOUSTON, DE 19954-0082 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 110 WHARTON ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2042 |
| Document Number | 0000461881 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-461881 |
| Name | AMERISAVE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 234 Broad St was $698, up 0.3% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Houston Town |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $698.00 (+0.29%) | $192,800 Land $42,600 Building $150,200 |
| 2025 | $696.00 | |
| 2023 | $480.00 | $21,400 Land $5,600 Building $15,800 |
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 234 Broad 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 234 Broad 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 | 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 97 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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