253 Needham Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 253 Needham Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,788 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size	0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$275,000 (Feb 2014)
Tax Bill	$2,536 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2017 Mortgage Sep 2017 Loan Modification
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3-00-036.02-01-60.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3-00-036.02-01-60.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`KH00036.020160.00/000` `79451` `84620`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 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	2,788 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,472 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,472 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2013
Effective Year Built	Effective 2013
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions	120 ft deep x 93.7 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	408 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	84620
Street Address	253 NEEDHAM DR
City	SMYRNA
State	DE
Zip	19977-4470
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	AC
Legal Description	BRENFORD WOODS LOT 60 253 NEEDHAM DRIVE
Legal Subdivision	BRENFORD WOODS
Legal Lot Number	60
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1056
Census Tract	40206

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	253 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4470
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 29, 2017	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HSNG SVCS
Sep 29, 2017	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional with PMI WELLS FARGO BK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Feb 12, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2014251050
Deed Book / Page	7124 / 312
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Property Address	253 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4470
Document Number	0000328312
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2017
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 NEEDHAM DR SMYRNA DE 199774470, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4470

Mortgage

Document Number	0000328312
Date	Oct 17, 2017
Book Page	008839/000001
Instrument	328312

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HSNG SVCS
Address	SAINT LOUIS, MO 63120

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 16, 2047

September 2017: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Property Address	253 NEEDHAM DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4470
Document Number	0000329168
Instrument Date	Sep 29, 2017
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 11, 2019
Title Company	FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE & ESCROW

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	253 NEEDHAM DR SMYRNA DE 199774470, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4470

Mortgage

Document Number	0000329168
Date	Oct 30, 2017
Book Page	008858/000286
Instrument	329168

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	FORT MILL, SC 29715

Agreement

Type	Conventional with PMI
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 29, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	3.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Kent County
Unified School District	Smyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$2,536.00 (+1.68%)	$482,300 (+707.87%) Land $110,700 Building $371,600
2025	$2,494.00 (+24.33%)
2023	$2,006.00	$59,700 Land $5,200 Building $54,500

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.

Flood

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 12 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	12 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

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	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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 167 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber	980 / 880

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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