Kent County property record for 281 Sorrell Cir, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,877 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Oct 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,945 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2025 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2025 Transfer + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-037.02-04-50.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-037.02-04-50.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,877 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 126 ft deep x 64 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 447 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 26 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 87707 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SORRELL CIR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-4315 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM |
| Legal Description | SPRING MEADOW, LOT #239 281 SORRELL CIRCLE |
| Legal Subdivision | SPRING MEADOW |
| Legal Lot Number | 239 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
281 Sorrell Cir is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Mar 14, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 15, 2021 | Deed, Transfer |
| Jan 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 6, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 15, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025522386 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13809 / 301 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000510217 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Property Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Number | 0000522386 |
| Book / Page | 13809 / 301 |
| Map Reference | MB 75 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 29, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-522386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Title Company | SETTLEMENT SOURCE LLC, SETTLEMENT WORKS LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Number | 0000522387 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-522387 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Property Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Number | 0000510217 |
| Book / Page | 13467 / 167 |
| Map Reference | MB 75 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-510217 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Number | 0000424077 |
| Book / Page | 11225 / 168 |
| Map Reference | MB 75 PG 19 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 28, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-424077 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $14,160.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 281 SORRELL CIR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4315 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000405130 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10697/107 |
| Instrument | 2021-405130 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 358 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 281 Sorrell Cir was $1,945, up 1.7% 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 | $1,945.00 (+1.73%) | $352,400 (-) Land $79,600 Building $272,800 |
| 2025 | $1,912.00 | $352,400 Land $79,600 Building $272,800 |
| 2023 | $1,175.00 | $48,700 Land $4,600 Building $44,100 |
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 281 Sorrell Cir in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1985–2012) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy |
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 Sorrell Cir 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 | BURTONWOOD private · serves 1,503 people · EPA ID DE00A0740 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) 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 350 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 |
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