Kent County property record for 2553 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,721 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 1.5 acres (65,340 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,089 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-043.00-01-46.04-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-043.00-01-46.04-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,721 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1989 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 65,340 sqft (1.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.5 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 360 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 19489 |
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| Street Address | 2553 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-2035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | S.W. SIDE CO. RD. 95, LOT #1, 1.5517 A. 2553 DOWNS CHAPEL RD. |
| Legal Subdivision | HAASS LANDS |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2553 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026540605 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14321 / 70 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 2553 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2035 |
| Document Number | 0000540605 |
| Book / Page | 14321 / 70 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026540605 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $808,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2553 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2035 |
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 | $1,089.00 (+1.4%) | $253,400 (-) Land $90,900 Building $162,500 |
| 2025 | $1,074.00 (-2.19%) | $253,400 (+519.56%) Land $90,900 Building $162,500 |
| 2023 | $1,098.00 | $40,900 Land $8,800 Building $32,100 |
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.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · above 67% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 16 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
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