Kent County property record for 525 Sequoia Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,408 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $176,000 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,073 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Transfer Mar 2020 Loan Modification + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-010.18-03-38.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-010.18-03-38.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,408 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 122 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 153 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 84357 |
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| Street Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-2551 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND MANOR LOT 84 525 SEQUOIA DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND MANOR PHASE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 84 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
525 Sequoia Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Mar 2, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage PENNYMAC |
| May 31, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019362735 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9613 / 48 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 20, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000208580 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000429884 |
| Book / Page | 11379 / 291 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-429884 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 537 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000384749 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 2, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR SMYRNA DE 199772551, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000384749 |
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| Date | Apr 29, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010156/000001 |
| Instrument | 384749 |
| Name | PENNYMAC |
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| Address | MOORPARK, CA 93021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 28, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
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| Rate | 4% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Property Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000362735 |
| Book / Page | 9613 / 048 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-362735 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, 525, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000362736 |
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| Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-362736 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Property Address | 525 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2551 |
| Document Number | 0000351999 |
| Book / Page | 009375 / 000208 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 19, 2018 |
| Instrument | 351999 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 29, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 101 N LANDING DR MILFORD DE 199635383, MILFORD, DE 19963-5383 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 525 Sequoia Dr was $1,073, up 1.4% from the year before.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,073.00 (+1.42%) | $252,400 (-) Land $45,000 Building $207,400 |
| 2025 | $1,058.00 | $252,400 Land $45,000 Building $207,400 |
| 2023 | $1,084.00 | $40,800 Land $9,400 Building $31,400 |
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.
FEMA maps place 525 Sequoia Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 525 Sequoia Dr is low, with 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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 186 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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