Kent County property record for 491 Broad St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 528 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $459 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-00-172.00-02-28.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-00-172.00-02-28.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 528 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 190 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 128 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25449 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 BROAD ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2006 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | W. SIDE BROAD ST., HOUSTON, LOT #2 491 BROAD STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | LANDS OF OLEY F SAPP |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2016 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 601 OFFICE CENTER DR, 100, FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034-3275 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026541111 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14334 / 172 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000541111 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 491 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2006 |
| Document Number | 0000541111 |
| Book / Page | 14334 / 172 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026541111 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $303,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Trust |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $459.00 (+0.22%) | $126,800 (+1,180.81%) Land $54,600 Building $72,200 |
| 2025 | $458.00 (+106.31%) | |
| 2023 | $222.00 | $9,900 Land $5,100 Building $4,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 18 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 18 in force |
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 | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 92 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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