Kent County property record for 256 E Commerce St, Kenton, DE 19955
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,370 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $802 (2023) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-12-044.08-02-36.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-12-044.08-02-36.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,370 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 152 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 575 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 184 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 20429 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | KH12044.080236.00/000 |
| Street Address | 256 E COMMERCE ST |
| City | KENTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | S SD HWY FR CHESWOLD TO KENTON 256 E COMMERCE ST |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1029 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 E COMMERCE ST, KENTON, DE 19955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Deed Sale | Mar 18, 2019 |
| Deed Document Number | D 0331 0030 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Kenton Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $802.00 | $30,200 Land $8,400 Building $21,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENTON PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 465 people · EPA ID DE00A0868 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
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