Kent County property record for 278 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Mobile Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.75 acres (32,670 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $627 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-053.00-01-33.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-053.00-01-33.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Building Area | 1,344 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Architectural Style | Mobile/Manufactured |
| Lot Area | 32,670 sqft (0.75 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 408 ft deep x 119 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Sewer | Septic |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20685 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 278 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-2703 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Prefabricated > Mobile Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | E. SD. CO. RD. 97, 0.86 A. 278 DOWNS CHAPEL ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | KENTON HUNDRED |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2028 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
278 Downs Chapel Rd, a mobile home, is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2007.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 278 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2703 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 13, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000086701 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 278 Downs Chapel Rd was $627, up 1.3% from the year before.
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 | $627.00 (+1.29%) | $240,300 Land $80,500 Building $159,800 |
| 2025 | $619.00 | |
| 2023 | $625.00 | $23,300 Land $7,400 Building $15,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 278 Downs Chapel Rd 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 278 Downs Chapel Rd is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% 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 23 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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