4223 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 4223 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,612 sqft · built 1968
Lot Size0.44 acres (19,166 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$65,500 (Apr 2024)
Tax Bill$827 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2024 Sale
Jan 2024 Foreclosure
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-00-042.00-01-04.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-00-042.00-01-04.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • KH00042.000104.00/000
  • 20768

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,612 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1968
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1968
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area19,166 sqft (0.44 acres)
Lot Dimensions135 ft deep x 58.7 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area494 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerSeptic
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number20768
Street Address4223 DOWNS CHAPEL RD
CityCLAYTON
StateDE
Zip19938-1808
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionS. SD. RD., DOWNES CHAPEL TO MILLINGTON, 0.24 A.
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionKENTON
Census Block Group1
Census Block1012
Census Tract40100

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address103 MALLARD WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6100
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 25, 2024Special Warranty Deed, Transfer
SERVICELINK CRS, SERVICELINK LLC
Jan 25, 2024Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 25, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024492301
Deed Book / Page12960 / 40
Prior Transfer DateJan 19, 2024
Prior Transfer Doc0000487707
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2024: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 25, 2024
Property Address4223 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-1808
Document Number0000492301
Book / Page12960 / 40
Instrument DateApr 18, 2024
Instrument2024-492301
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 14, 2024
Title CompanySERVICELINK CRS, SERVICELINK LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 650043, DALLAS, TX 75265-0043

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address103 MALLARD WAY, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-6100

January 2024: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJan 25, 2024
Property Address4223 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-1808
Document Number0000487707
Book / Page12840 / 1
Instrument DateJan 19, 2024
Instrument2024-487707
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedNov 25, 2025

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

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$827.00 (+1.47%)$193,000 (-) Land $75,500 Building $117,500
2025$815.00 (-11.41%)$193,000 (+461.05%) Land $75,500 Building $117,500
2023$920.00$34,400 Land $6,100 Building $28,300

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

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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