Kent County property record for 242 Markham Ct, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,226 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $455,000 (Jun 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $2,144 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Mortgage Sep 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-028.04-04-35.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-028.04-04-35.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,226 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 786 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 549 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 79.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 452 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 237 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 83032 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 242 MARKHAM CT |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | TWIN WILLOWS SUBD LOT 129 242 MARKHAM COURT |
| Legal Subdivision | TWIN WILLOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 129 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2025 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
242 Markham Ct is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 MARKHAM CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Sep 26, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 4, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025514750 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13599 / 26 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000327124 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 242 MARKHAM CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3918 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 242 MARKHAM CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000474804 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 25, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12506/1 |
| Instrument | 2023-474804 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 242 MARKHAM CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3918 |
| Document Number | 0000327125 |
| Book / Page | 008809 / 000338 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 19, 2017 |
| Instrument | 327125 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,900.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 242 MARKHAM CT SMYRNA DE 199773918, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3918 |
| Document Number | 327126 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008810/000001 |
| Instrument | 327126 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 242 Markham Ct was $2,144, up 1.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,144.00 (+1.9%) | $397,500 Land $116,600 Building $280,900 |
| 2025 | $2,104.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,161.00 | $65,700 Land $5,300 Building $60,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 242 Markham Ct in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 1985.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 242 Markham Ct 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 | BURTONWOOD private · serves 1,503 people · EPA ID DE00A0740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
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