Kent County property record for 400 Main St, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,598 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,090 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2022 Line of Credit Mar 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-04-018.11-01-10.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-04-018.11-01-10.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,598 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 89.4 ft deep x 35 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 19437 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 400 MAIN ST |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TC |
| Legal Description | S.W. INT. MAIN ST. & CLAYTON AVE. 400 MAIN ST. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1073 |
| Census Tract | 40201 |
400 Main St, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in March 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1544 E 2ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-6304 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CALVIN B TAYLOR BANKING CO OF BERLIN MD |
| Mar 4, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 4, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 5, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022445877 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11799 / 87 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 400 MAIN ST, CLAYTON, DE 19938 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1544 E 2ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-6304 |
| Document Number | 0000455806 |
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| Date | Jul 20, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12047/60 |
| Instrument | 2022-455806 |
| Name | CALVIN B TAYLOR BANKING CO OF BERLIN MD |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BERLIN, MD 21811 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 4, 2022 |
| Property Address | 400 MAIN ST, CLAYTON, DE 19938 |
| Document Number | 0000445877 |
| Book / Page | 11799 / 87 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-445877 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $2,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1544 E 2ND ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11230-6304 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 400 Main St was $1,090, 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 | $1,090.00 (+1.4%) | $256,400 Land $108,200 Building $148,200 |
| 2025 | $1,075.00 | |
| 2023 | $693.00 | $26,100 Land $4,000 Building $22,100 |
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 400 Main St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 400 Main St 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 | Indirect 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 | 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 206 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: AT&T, Verizon.
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