251 Benjamin St, Harrington, DE 19952 Property Records

Kent County property record for 251 Benjamin St, Harrington, DE 19952

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,382 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size0.36 acres (15,682 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$150,000 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$926 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Mortgage
Dec 2020 Mortgage
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN6-09-171.13-01-25.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN6-09-171.13-01-25.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • MN09171.130125.00/000
  • 31426

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,382 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1977
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area15,682 sqft (0.36 acres)
Lot Dimensions198 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area264 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area322 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number31426
Old Parcel NumberMN09171.130125.00/000
Street Address251 BENJAMIN ST
CityHARRINGTON
StateDE
Zip19952-1215
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeNA
Legal DescriptionHARRINGTON MANOR 1/2 LOT 6, LOT 7, PT LOT 251 BENJAMIN ST
Legal SubdivisionHARRINGTON MANOR
Legal Lot Number6-7,251
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionHARRINGTON
Census Block Group2
Census Block2013
Census Tract43000

Owner

Source: Kent County records · APN 6-09-171.13-01-25.00-000

Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address251 BENJAMIN ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1215
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
Dec 07, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Jun 01, 2018Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EMBRACE HM LOANS
Nov 16, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 01, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 01, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 16, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018-341645
Deed Book / Page9142 / 075
Record UpdatedJun 07, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address251 BENJAMIN ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1215
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 27, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000438959
DateDec 15, 2021
Book Page11620/22
Instrument2021-438959
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB
TypeBank
AddressWAYNE, PA 19087
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term1 Months
DueJan 01, 2022

December 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address251 BENJAMIN ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1215
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021
Title CompanyTITLE365

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000402152
DateDec 07, 2020
Book Page10611/242
Instrument2020-402152
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term331 Months
DueJul 01, 2048

June 2018: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJun 01, 2018
Property Address251 BENJAMIN ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1215
Document Number0000341645
Book / Page009142 / 000075
Instrument DateMay 30, 2018
Instrument341645
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 14, 2018
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,750.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1152 FEMWOOD DR HARRINGTON DE 19952, HARRINGTON, DE 19952

Mortgage

Document Number341646
DateJun 01, 2018
Book Page009142/000079
Instrument341646
Lender
NameEMBRACE HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 31, 2048

November 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateNov 16, 2017
Property Address251 BENJAMIN ST, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1215
Document Number0000330454
Book / Page008887 / 000152
Instrument DateNov 13, 2017
Instrument330454
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 23, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address4602 STEIN HWY SEAFORD DE 199736759, SEAFORD, DE 19973-6759

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityHarrington City
Unified School DistrictLake Forest School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$926.00$38,100 Land $7,000 Building $31,100

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: ALTIUS Communications, Verizon.

Based on FCC filings for 130 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemHARRINGTON WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 3,562 people
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2025
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.

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