Kent County property record for 285 Marcel Ave, Frederica, DE 19946
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,139 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.51 acres (22,216 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $324,500 (Jan 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $2,182 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Mar 2019 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-00-130.01-04-30.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-00-130.01-04-30.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,139 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,458 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 1,037 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 421 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,216 sqft (0.51 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 113 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 487 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 34 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 42212 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 285 MARCEL AVE |
| City | FREDERICA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19946-2930 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | RIVERVIEW ESTATES, SEC. II, LOT #79 285 MARCEL AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ESTATES - SECTION 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 79 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 42208 |
285 Marcel Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2018.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Mar 22, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Mar 13, 2019 | Loan Modification, Mortgage SHELLPOINT MTG SVCNG |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
| Jun 7, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 30, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Deed Document Number | 2018334704 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8984 / 326 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000320039 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000520489 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Book Page | 13756/219 |
| Instrument | 2025-520489 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000358748 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9523/001 |
| Instrument | 2019-358748 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000396640 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 13, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 MARCEL AVE FREDERICA DE 199462930, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000396640 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 5, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010471/000024 |
| Instrument | 396640 |
| Name | SHELLPOINT MTG SVCNG |
|---|---|
| Address | GREENVILLE, SC 29601 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 4, 2050 |
| Rate | 4.25% |
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| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Property Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000334704 |
| Book / Page | 8984 / 326 |
| Map Reference | MB 74 PG 15 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-334704 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,980.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 15480 LAGUNA CANYON RD # RD100, 15480, IRVINE, CA 92618-2132 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000334705 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-334705 |
| Name | NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 285 MARCEL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Document Number | 0000320039 |
| Book / Page | 008645 / 000292 |
| Instrument Date | May 30, 2017 |
| Instrument | 320039 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Jun 16, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,650.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Corporate Trust |
| Address | 285 MARCEL AVE FREDERICA DE 199462930, FREDERICA, DE 19946-2930 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 285 Marcel Ave was $2,182, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,182.00 (+0.88%) | $458,100 (-) Land $77,300 Building $380,800 |
| 2025 | $2,163.00 | $458,100 Land $77,300 Building $380,800 |
| 2023 | $2,339.00 | $79,600 Land $10,100 Building $69,500 |
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 285 Marcel Ave 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 | 5 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 285 Marcel Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 | CHURCH CREEK (AWC) private · serves 9,654 people · EPA ID DE00A0428 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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 114 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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