Kent County property record for 257 E North St, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,189 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $287,000 (Jan 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $883 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-010.14-01-40.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-010.14-01-40.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,189 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| 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 |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 1754 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 257 E NORTH ST |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1533 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | SMYRNA PARKWAY MANOR SEC A LOT 72 257 EAST NORTH STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | SMYRNA PARKWAY MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 72 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
257 E North St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 257 E NORTH ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1533 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 13, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 31, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025506858 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13376 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 257 E NORTH ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1533 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Title Company | AMROCK INC |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000412608 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10911/100 |
| Instrument | 2021-412608 |
| Name | QUICKEN LOANS LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 257 E North St was $883, up 1.4% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Smyrna Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $883.00 (+1.38%) | $207,700 Land $53,000 Building $154,700 |
| 2025 | $871.00 | |
| 2023 | $658.00 | $24,800 Land $7,600 Building $17,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 257 E North St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 risk around 257 E North St is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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.
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 |
| 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 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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