4207 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 4207 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 840 sqft · built 1950
Lot Size14.8 acres (644,688 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$50,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill$1,782 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-00-042.00-01-05.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-00-042.00-01-05.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • KH00042.000105.00/000
  • 20767

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area840 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleBungalow
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area644,688 sqft (14.8 acres)
Lot Width13.8 ft Width
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number20767
Street Address4207 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
CityCLAYTON
StateDE
Zip19938
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionS. SD. CO. RD. #96, 4.4585 A. 4207 DOWNS CHAPEL RD.
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionKENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract40100

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address217 BEADLE ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1170
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 4, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 1, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021410746
Deed Book / Page10857 / 137
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMar 4, 2021
Property Address4207 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938
Document Number0000410746
Book / Page10857 / 137
Instrument DateFeb 17, 2021
Instrument2021-410746
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 26, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4207 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictSmyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,782.00 (-16.88%)$236,900 (+1,458.55%) Land $151,000 Building $85,900
2025$2,144.00 (+363.07%)
2023$463.00$15,200 Land $11,700 Building $3,500

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies6 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2010–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2018 · river or lake flooding

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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