Kent County property record for 281 Broad St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,620 sqft · built 1911 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,890 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $35,000 (Oct 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $811 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2019 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.07-01-24.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.07-01-24.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,620 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 810 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 810 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1911 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1911 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,890 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 79.3 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 24441 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 BROAD ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2029 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | W SD BROAD ST, HOUSTON LOT 16,352 SQ FT 281 BROAD ST |
| Legal Lot Number | 16 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2034 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
281 Broad St is owned by an individual who bought it in October 2015.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 168, HOUSTON, DE 19954-0168 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 12, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2015283827 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7821 / 200 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 281 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2029 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000356437 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9472/257 |
| Instrument | 2019-356437 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVI |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 239 Months |
| Due | Jan 14, 2039 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Broad St was $811, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Houston Town |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $811.00 (+0.25%) | $224,100 Land $42,500 Building $181,600 |
| 2025 | $809.00 | |
| 2023 | $541.00 | $24,100 Land $5,500 Building $18,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 281 Broad 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 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 281 Broad St 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 106 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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