Kent County property record for 401 Main St, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 5,116 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.07 acres (3,049 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,503 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2019 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-04-018.10-01-61.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-04-018.10-01-61.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 5,116 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Lot Area | 3,049 sqft (0.07 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 29 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 20224 |
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| Street Address | 401 MAIN ST |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-7704 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | TC |
| Legal Description | INT. MAIN ST. & CLAYTON AVE., CLAYTON 401 MAIN ST |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1074 |
| Census Tract | 40201 |
401 Main St, a commercial property, is held in a trust since October 2019.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 2311 SAYMOURE RD, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-2812 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Transfer Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000373601 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 14, 2019 |
| Property Address | 401 MAIN ST, CLAYTON, DE 19938-7704 |
| Document Number | 0000373601 |
| Book / Page | 009876 / 000244 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 15, 2019 |
| Instrument | 373601 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 26, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 29 VILLAGE DR SMYRNA DE 199771853, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1853 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 401 Main St was $1,503, 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 | Clayton Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,503.00 (+1.35%) | $353,700 Land $108,000 Building $245,700 |
| 2025 | $1,483.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,822.00 | $68,600 Land $3,400 Building $65,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 401 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 401 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Nov 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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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