Kent County property record for 404 S Rodney St, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,512 sqft · built 1931 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $282,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $665 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-04-018.11-01-22.02-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-04-018.11-01-22.02-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,512 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1931 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1931 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 224 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 96577 |
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| Street Address | 404 S RODNEY ST |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-7784 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R |
| Legal Description | E. SD. RODNEY ST., CLAYTON, 0.3444 A. 404 RODNEY STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | MINOR SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1062 |
| Census Tract | 40201 |
404 S Rodney St is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 461, CLAYTON, DE 19938-0461 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 29, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022459150 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12128 / 109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 404 S RODNEY ST, CLAYTON, DE 19938 |
| Document Number | 0000459150 |
| Book / Page | 12128 / 109 |
| Map Reference | MB 88 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 22, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-459150 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,640.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 418 LAURA LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-9107 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 404 S RODNEY ST, CLAYTON, DE 19938 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 404 S Rodney St was $665, 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 | $665.00 (+1.37%) | $256,400 Land $75,900 Building $180,500 |
| 2025 | $656.00 | |
| 2023 | $592.00 | $22,300 Land $6,100 Building $16,200 |
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 404 S Rodney St 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 |
| 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 404 S Rodney 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 | 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 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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