Kent County property record for 331 Merrill Way, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.37 acres (16,117 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Nov 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $962 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.05-02-19.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.05-02-19.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,764 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 705 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,059 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,117 sqft (0.37 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 132 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 256 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Heat Pump |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2946 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 331 MERRILL WAY |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | COTTAGE DALE ACRES LOT 29 331 MERRILL WAY |
| Legal Subdivision | COTTAGE DALE ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 29 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1078 |
| Census Tract | 40204 |
331 Merrill Way is owner-occupied and held in a trust since April 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 331 MERRILL WAY, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1990 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199054 214 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000450057 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 331 MERRILL WAY, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1324 |
| Document Number | 0000450057 |
| Book / Page | 11904 / 330 |
| Map Reference | MB 2 PG 54 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 20, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-450057 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 331 MERRILL WAY, 331, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1324 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 331 MERRILL WAY, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1324 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 331 Merrill Way was $962, down 33.3% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Smyrna Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $962.00 (-33.29%) | $343,900 Land $75,700 Building $268,200 |
| 2025 | $1,442.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,368.00 | $51,500 Land $11,600 Building $39,900 |
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 331 Merrill Way 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 |
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 331 Merrill Way 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 122 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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