53 Thistle Ct, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 53 Thistle Ct, Smyrna, DE 19977

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 2 ba · 1,352 sqft · built 2011
Lot Size	0.08 acres (3,485 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$332,000 (Apr 2023)
Tax Bill	$1,273 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2026 Transfer Apr 2023 Sale + 1 more
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-00-037.02-02-80.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-00-037.02-02-80.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`DC00037.020280.00/000` `70898` `77193`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,352 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2011
Effective Year Built	Effective 2011
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	3,485 sqft (0.08 acres)
Lot Dimensions	117 ft deep x 30 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	245 sqft
Parking Spaces	1 Parking Space
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	61 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Sewer	Connected

Location & Zoning

Account Number	77193
Street Address	53 THISTLE CT
City	SMYRNA
State	DE
Zip	19977-4300
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RM
Legal Description	SPRING MEADOW, LOT #80 53 THISTLE CT
Legal Subdivision	SPRING MEADOW
Legal Lot Number	80
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2017
Census Tract	40203

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 2, 2026	Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer
Apr 13, 2023	Deed, Transfer
Oct 17, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 13, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 17, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2023472244
Deed Book / Page	12447 / 56
Last Transfer Date	Jan 30, 2026
Transfer Doc	0000529669
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Transfer on Death Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Feb 2, 2026
Property Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300
Document Number	0000529669
Book / Page	14016 / 64
Map Reference	MB 75 PG 17
Instrument Date	Jan 30, 2026
Instrument	2026-529669
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 19, 2026

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	1161 GUNTER RD, HARTLY, DE 19953-1719

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Apr 13, 2023
Property Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300
Document Number	0000472244
Book / Page	12447 / 56
Map Reference	MB 75 PG 17
Instrument Date	Apr 11, 2023
Instrument	2023-472244
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Apr 28, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$13,280.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	212 SPRING MEADOW DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4329

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Oct 17, 2017
Property Address	53 THISTLE CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4300
Document Number	0000328329
Book / Page	008839 / 000190
Instrument Date	Oct 11, 2017
Instrument	328329
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 30, 2017
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Tax	$3,420.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Sole Owner
Address	773 SORRELL CIR SMYRNA DE 199774308, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4308

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Kent County
Unified School District	Smyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$1,273.00 (+2.5%)	$311,900 (-) Land $73,100 Building $238,800
2025	$1,242.00 (-8%)	$311,900 (+754.52%) Land $73,100 Building $238,800
2023	$1,350.00	$36,500 Land $3,300 Building $33,200

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.

Flood

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	4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1985–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 2
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2012 · Hurricane Sandy

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

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.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	BURTONWOOD private · serves 1,503 people · EPA ID DE00A0740
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 350 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	980 / 880

53 Thistle Ct, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Property Summary

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Interior

Exterior

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Location & Zoning

Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

February 2026: Transfer on Death Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

April 2023: Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Property Jurisdictions

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Flood

Wildfire

Drinking Water

Violations Reported to EPA

Internet Providers

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