Kent County property record for 48 Commerce St, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Commercial |
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| Details | 7,118 sqft · built 1966 |
| Lot Size | 0.08 acres (3,485 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Oct 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,445 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2022 Mortgage Oct 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-010.17-02-51.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-010.17-02-51.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 7,118 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1966 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1966 |
| Lot Area | 3,485 sqft (0.08 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 31.4 ft wide |
| Sewer | Municipal |
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| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3322 |
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| Street Address | 48 W COMMERCE ST |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1160 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C-C |
| Legal Description | NW SD OF COMMERCE ST LOT 3621 SQ FT |
| Legal Subdivision | DUCK CREEK HUNDRED |
| Legal Lot Number | 3621 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 40201 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Smyrna Historic District listed 1980 · 475 contributing resources · NRIS 80000930 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 5 ORCHID CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-6106 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 7, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Oct 22, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 22, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 17, 2007 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020398320 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10511 / 109 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 48 COMMERCE ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 48 W COMMERCE ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1160 |
| Document Number | 0000459773 |
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| Date | Sep 7, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12144/241 |
| Instrument | 2022-459773 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 22, 2020 |
| Property Address | 48 COMMERCE ST, SMYRNA, DE 19977 |
| Document Number | 0000398320 |
| Book / Page | 010511 / 000109 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 398320 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Tax | $4,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 5 ORCHID CT NEWARK DE 197026106, NEWARK, DE 19702-6106 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Smyrna Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
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| 2026 | $1,445.00 (+1.4%) | $340,000 (+719.28%) Land $108,700 Building $231,300 |
| 2025 | $1,425.00 (+29.31%) | |
| 2023 | $1,102.00 | $41,500 Land $6,500 Building $35,000 |
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.
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 |
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| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1980–2015) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2015 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 524 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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