Kent County property record for 31 Alton Ave, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,941 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $234,925 (Sep 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,625 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Mortgage Sep 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-04-018.04-02-13.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-04-018.04-02-13.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,941 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 921 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 375 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 546 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2018 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 414 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 125 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 82236 |
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| Street Address | 31 ALTON AVE |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-3812 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS |
| Legal Description | HUNTINGTON MILLS, LOT #111 31 ALTON AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | HUNTINGTON MILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2013 |
| Census Tract | 40204 |
31 Alton Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 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 | 31 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3812 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
| Sep 26, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 26, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 22, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018348581 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9302 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000245115 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 31 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3812 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000392929 |
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| Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10371/120 |
| Instrument | 2020-392929 |
| Name | MORTGAGE AMERICA INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | WHITEHALL, PA 18052 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Property Address | 31 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3812 |
| Document Number | 0000348581 |
| Book / Page | 009302 / 000335 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Instrument | 348581 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MTG SOLUTIONS |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,873.12 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 31 ALTON AVE CLAYTON DE 199383812, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3812 |
| Document Number | 348582 |
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| Date | Sep 26, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009303/000001 |
| Instrument | 348582 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 25, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 Alton Ave was $1,625, 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 | Clayton Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,625.00 (+1.37%) | $382,400 Land $65,500 Building $316,900 |
| 2025 | $1,603.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,309.00 | $49,300 Land $3,800 Building $45,500 |
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 31 Alton 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 | 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 31 Alton Ave is low, with 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 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL private · serves 7,014 people · EPA ID DE00A0673 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 261 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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