Kent County property record for 237 S Delaware St, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1945 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $89,000 (Feb 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $981 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.05-03-14.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.05-03-14.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 816 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1945 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1945 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 228 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Account Number | 922 |
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| Street Address | 237 S DELAWARE ST |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1362 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LAKE COMO GARDENS LOT 21 8100 SQ FT 237 SOUTH DELAWARE STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE COMO GARDENS |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1072 |
| Census Tract | 40204 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Smyrna Historic District listed 1980 · 475 contributing resources · NRIS 80000930 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 798 S DUPONT BLVD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1702 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 19956260165 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Property Address | 237 S DELAWARE ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1362 |
| Document Number | 0000538177 |
| Book / Page | 14255 / 1 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026538177 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 798 S DUPONT BLVD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1702 |
| Document Number | 0000538177, |
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| Date | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14255/1 |
| Instrument | 2026538177 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY |
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| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Rate | 6.36% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Smyrna Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $981.00 (+1.34%) | $230,800 (-) Land $61,900 Building $168,900 |
| 2025 | $968.00 (+39.08%) | $230,800 (+780.92%) Land $61,900 Building $168,900 |
| 2023 | $696.00 | $26,200 Land $8,800 Building $17,400 |
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.
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 | 4 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
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| 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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