Kent County property record for 42 Murderkill Ave, Frederica, DE 19946
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 344 sqft · built 2022 |
| Lot Size | 0.7 acres (30,492 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (Oct 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 8-01-115.17-01-35.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-01-115.17-01-35.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 344 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 5,621 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2022 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2022 |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 30,492 sqft (0.7 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.5 ft Width |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 42588 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 MURDERKILL AVE |
| City | FREDERICA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19946-1230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | BOWERS, #1-LOT, #2- LOT, #3 42 MURDERKILL AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWN BOWERS |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | MILFORD NORTH |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 43202 |
42 Murderkill Ave is owned by a company that bought it in October 2019.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 201 HUBBARD AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1249 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 24, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019372067 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9837 / 298 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 10, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000047246 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 24, 2019 |
| Property Address | 42 MURDERKILL AVE, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1230 |
| Document Number | 0000372067 |
| Book / Page | 009837 / 000298 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Instrument | 372067 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 4, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,625.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 42 MURDERKILL AVE FREDERICA DE 199461230, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1230 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Murderkill Ave was $918, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Bowers Town |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $918.00 (+0.22%) | $254,200 Land $136,400 Building $117,800 |
| 2025 | $916.00 | |
| 2023 | $425.00 | $18,100 Land $8,200 Building $9,900 |
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 42 Murderkill Ave in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 105 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 105 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 97 (1980–2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 97 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2021 · river or lake flooding |
| Claims by Event |
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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 42 Murderkill Ave is low, with a 0.02% 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 | 0.02% 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 | FISHERMANS VILLAGE (TUI) private · serves 129 people · EPA ID DE0000309 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jul 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 66 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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