Kent County property record for 53 Colburn Dr, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,077 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.56 acres (24,394 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $280,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $2,538 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-017.04-03-04.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-017.04-03-04.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,077 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,626 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,626 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 24,394 sqft (0.56 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 110 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 576 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 44 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 86057 |
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| Street Address | 53 COLBURN DR |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-5508 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | PROVIDENCE HILLS, LOT #4 53 COLBURN DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | PROVIDENCE HILLS |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Individually Listed | Betz, J. F., House listed 1983 · 2 contributing resources · NRIS 83001362 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
53 Colburn Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2012.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 53 COLBURN DR, CLAYTON, DE 19938-5508 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 20, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 21, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012218190 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6414 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 53 Colburn Dr was $2,538, up 1.8% 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 | $2,538.00 (+1.81%) | $488,400 Land $107,800 Building $380,600 |
| 2025 | $2,493.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,320.00 | $71,300 Land $5,900 Building $65,400 |
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 53 Colburn Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 53 Colburn Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
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 | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 52 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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