256 E Mount Vernon St, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 256 E Mount Vernon St, Smyrna, DE 19977

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,378 sqft · built 1955
Lot Size	0.16 acres (6,970 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$240,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill	$997 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2025 Mortgage Jan 2023 Mortgage + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-17-010.14-01-81.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-17-010.14-01-81.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`DC17010.140181.00/000` `1578`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,378 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1955
Effective Year Built	Effective 1955
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Stucco
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	6,970 sqft (0.16 acres)
Lot Dimensions	110 ft deep x 65 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Pool Area	512 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	88 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	1578
Street Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST
City	SMYRNA
State	DE
Zip	19977-1554
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	SMYRNA PARKWAY MANOR LOT 25 256 EAST MT VERNON STREET
Legal Subdivision	SMYRNA PARKWAY MANOR
Legal Lot Number	25
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	40203

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 18, 2025	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage OUTOMATION INC
Jan 3, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Dec 21, 2021	Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Dec 21, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 1, 1988 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2021439409
Deed Book / Page	11632 / 50
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Property Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Oct 9, 2025

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554

Mortgage

Document Number	0000521332
Date	Sep 18, 2025
Book Page	13778/291
Instrument	2025-521332

Lender

Name	OUTOMATION INC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33323

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	316 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

January 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Property Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 13, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554

Mortgage

Document Number	0000466798
Date	Jan 3, 2023
Book Page	12313/194
Instrument	2023-466798

Lender

Name	DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Type	Government Agency
Address	WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	348 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Dec 21, 2021
Property Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554
Document Number	0000439409
Book / Page	11632 / 50
Map Reference	RS 3 PG 117
Instrument Date	Dec 17, 2021
Instrument	2021-439409
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jan 3, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$4,800.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	256 E MOUNT VERNON ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1554

Mortgage

Document Number	0000439410
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Instrument	2021-439410

Lender

Name	HUNTINGDON VALLEY BANK
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Jan 1, 2052

Mortgage

Document Number	0000439411
Date	Dec 21, 2021
Book Page	11632/75
Instrument	2021-439411

Lender

Name	DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY
Type	Government Agency
Address	WILMINGTON, DE 19801

Agreement

Type	Second Mortgage (Down Payment)
Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$997.00 (+1.32%)	$234,700 (+809.69%) Land $53,000 Building $181,700
2025	$984.00 (+43.65%)
2023	$685.00	$25,800 Land $7,600 Building $18,200

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
Nearby Flood Policies	1 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	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 449 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Breezeline, T-Mobile.

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