Kent County property record for 26 Birchland Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 6 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,751 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (Mar 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,185 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-028.09-05-13.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-028.09-05-13.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 6 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 3 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,751 sqft Total Area |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 40 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 226 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 45 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 105814 |
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| Street Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-4519 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2A |
| Legal Description | WORTHINGTON SUB., LOT #280 26 BIRCHLAND DR |
| Legal Subdivision | WORTHINGTON |
| Legal Lot Number | 280 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1044 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
26 Birchland Dr, a duplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Apr 17, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 30, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021413387 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10937 / 69 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000216391 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000452470 |
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| Date | May 24, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11965/1 |
| Instrument | 2022-452470 |
| Name | NEW DAY FINANCIAL LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FULTON, MD 20759 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Property Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
| Document Number | 0000413387 |
| Book / Page | 10937 / 69 |
| Map Reference | MB 92 PG 60 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 26, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-413387 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
| Document Number | 0000413388 |
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| Date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-413388 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
| Document Number | 0000384074 |
| Book / Page | 010137 / 000318 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Instrument | 384074 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 26 BIRCHLAND DR SMYRNA DE 199774519, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4519 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Birchland Dr was $1,185, 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 | $1,185.00 (+1.37%) | $278,800 Land $71,300 Building $207,500 |
| 2025 | $1,169.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,038.00 | $39,100 Land $3,600 Building $35,500 |
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.
FEMA maps place 26 Birchland Dr 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File 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 risk around 26 Birchland Dr 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 375 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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