Kent County property record for 234 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 4.6 acres (200,376 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,801 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Transfer Mar 2024 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-053.00-01-37.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-053.00-01-37.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 11 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,100 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2008 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 200,376 sqft (4.6 acres) |
| Lot Width | 3.6 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 108 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20266 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 234 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | W. BUT NOT ADJ. TO CO. RD. #97, 4.59 A. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| 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 | 234 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 11, 2024 | Lease, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000492082 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 234 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2703 |
| Document Number | 0000492082 |
| Book / Page | 12954 / 233 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-492082 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 234 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2703 |
| Document Type | Lease |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 11, 2024 |
| Property Address | 234 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2703 |
| Document Number | 0000489879 |
| Book / Page | 12898 / 49 |
| Map Reference | MB 153 PG 20 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2024-489879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 26, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4849 ARTHURSVILLE RD, HARTLY, DE 19953-3570 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5000 VALLEYSTONE DR STE 200, 200, CARY, NC 27519-8434 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,801.00 (+1.35%) | $416,000 (-) Land $108,100 Building $307,900 |
| 2025 | $1,777.00 (+16.07%) | $416,000 (+637.59%) Land $108,100 Building $307,900 |
| 2023 | $1,531.00 | $56,400 Land $9,200 Building $47,200 |
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 | 1 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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