Kent County property record for 515 S Carter Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,694 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.66 acres (28,750 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,550 (Feb 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $955 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2018 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-00-019.13-01-12.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-00-019.13-01-12.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,694 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,694 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,694 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 28,750 sqft (0.66 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 288 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 2801 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 515 S CARTER RD |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-1710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | COLMAR MANOR, LOTS 5, 6, 27,28 515 S. CARTER ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | COLMAR MANOR - SECTION A |
| Legal Lot Number | 5-6,27 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 40204 |
515 S Carter Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2011.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 S CARTER RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1710 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 22, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2011185113 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5724 / 239 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 515 S CARTER RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1710 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000341352 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2018 |
| Book Page | 9135/244 |
| Instrument | 2018-341352 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 515 S Carter Rd was $955, up 2.1% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $955.00 (+2.14%) | $342,300 Land $114,800 Building $227,500 |
| 2025 | $935.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,054.00 | $48,900 Land $13,000 Building $35,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 515 S Carter Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 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.
Wildfire risk around 515 S Carter Rd is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 484 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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