Kent County property record for 252 Big Woods Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,272 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.44 acres (19,166 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $140,000 (Dec 2008) |
| Tax Bill | $1,238 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Mortgage Dec 2025 Transfer + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-028.00-02-25.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-028.00-02-25.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,272 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 19,166 sqft (0.44 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 174 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 1504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3535 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | BG |
| Legal Description | S SD CO RD 448 19,015 SQ FT 252 W BIG WOODS ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOTT SURVEYING PLAN |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2006 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
252 Big Woods Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in November 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 29, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI WELLS FARGO BK |
| Nov 30, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 12, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 19, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2008137712 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4750 / 79 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000526922 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000544214 |
| Book / Page | 14420 / 73 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026544214 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000544214, |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14420/73 |
| Instrument | 2026544214 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 480 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2066 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Property Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000526923 |
| Book / Page | 13940 / 206 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-526923 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000485045 |
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| Date | Nov 29, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12771/162 |
| Instrument | 2023-485045 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | RUSSELL, IA 50238 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 302 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000355608 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD SMYRNA DE 199773535, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000355608 |
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| Date | Jan 24, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009454/000164 |
| Instrument | 355608 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 23, 2049 |
| Rate | 4.87% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000354541 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 30, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 252 BIG WOODS RD SMYRNA DE 199773535, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3535 |
| Document Number | 0000354541 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009431/000194 |
| Instrument | 354541 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | 451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410-0001 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2049 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Big Woods Rd was $1,238, up 1.4% 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 | $1,238.00 (+1.39%) | $291,300 (-) Land $106,000 Building $185,300 |
| 2025 | $1,221.00 | $291,300 Land $106,000 Building $185,300 |
| 2023 | $898.00 | $33,800 Land $6,500 Building $27,300 |
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 252 Big Woods Rd 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 252 Big Woods Rd 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 | 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 163 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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