Kent County property record for 396 Paul Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 927 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $601 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2023 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-009.16-02-60.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-009.16-02-60.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 927 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 927 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 450 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 477 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 113 ft deep x 66 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 2781 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 396 PAUL DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1063 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | GLENWOOD DEV LOT 106 396 PAUL DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | GLENWOOD |
| Legal Lot Number | 106 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3008 |
| Census Tract | 40201 |
396 Paul Dr is owned and occupied by an individual.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 396 PAUL DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1063 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 396 PAUL DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1063 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 396 PAUL DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1063 |
| Document Number | 0000468397 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 2, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12351/220 |
| Instrument | 2023-468397 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Jan 22, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2026 property tax bill for 396 Paul Dr was $601, up 1.3% 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 | $601.00 (+1.35%) | $241,400 Land $65,100 Building $176,300 |
| 2025 | $593.00 | |
| 2023 | $704.00 | $26,500 Land $6,100 Building $20,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 396 Paul Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 396 Paul Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 375 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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