Kent County property record for 238 Lea Ave, Frederica, DE 19946
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,877 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.57 acres (24,829 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $510,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $2,137 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale & Mortgage Oct 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-00-130.01-02-18.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-00-130.01-02-18.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 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 | 2,877 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,275 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,275 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,829 sqft (0.57 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 185 ft deep x 129 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 421 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 458 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 42107 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 238 LEA AVE |
| City | FREDERICA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19946-1979 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | RIVERVIEW ESTATES LOT 117 238 LEA AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ESTATES - SECTION 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 117 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 42208 |
238 Lea Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Married Couple |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PROVIDENT FUNDING |
| Oct 31, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Apr 13, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026542960 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14385 / 325 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Document Number | 0000542960 |
| Book / Page | 14385 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026542960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,060,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Document Number | 0000542978, |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026542978 |
| Name | PROVIDENT FUNDING |
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| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Initial Type | Fixed Rate |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 11, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Document Number | 0000463481 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 31, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12231/337 |
| Instrument | 2022-463481 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | FISHERS, IN 46037 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 343 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Document Number | 0000414958 |
| Book / Page | 10981 / 1 |
| Map Reference | MB 11 PG 86 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-414958 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 28, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 931 PARADISE ALLEY RD, 931, FELTON, DE 19943-4023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 238 LEA AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1979 |
| Document Number | 0000414959 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-414959 |
| Name | HOME POINT FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 238 Lea Ave was $2,137, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,137.00 (+0.9%) | $445,700 (-) Land $78,700 Building $367,000 |
| 2025 | $2,118.00 | $445,700 Land $78,700 Building $367,000 |
| 2023 | $2,155.00 | $71,800 Land $10,800 Building $61,000 |
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 238 Lea Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 238 Lea Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CHURCH CREEK (AWC) private · serves 9,654 people · EPA ID DE00A0428 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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