Kent County property record for 538 Sequoia Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,421 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.1 acres (4,356 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $70,000,000 (Mar 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,076 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-010.18-03-12.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-010.18-03-12.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,421 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 704 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 396 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 308 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,356 sqft (0.1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 44.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 64 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 84331 |
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| Street Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-2549 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | WOODLAND MANOR LOT 58 538 SEQUOIA DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODLAND MANOR PHASE II |
| Legal Lot Number | 58 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Jan 5, 2018 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage BANK OF AMERICA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 14, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2009 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023470437 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12401 / 90 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000470437 |
| Book / Page | 12401 / 90 |
| Map Reference | MB 77 PG 87-89 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-470437 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,600.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000470438 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-470438 |
| Name | EVOLVE BANK & TRUST |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000470439 |
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| Date | Mar 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12401/118 |
| Instrument | 2023-470439 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000406856 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10750/340 |
| Instrument | 2021-406856 |
| Name | CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 324 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000334430 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 1, 2018 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR SMYRNA DE 199772549, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000334430 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008978/000244 |
| Instrument | 334430 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
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| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2048 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000334431 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 5, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 SEQUOIA DR SMYRNA DE 199772549, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2549 |
| Document Number | 0000334431 |
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| Date | Jan 25, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008978/000252 |
| Instrument | 334431 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | ANAHEIM, CA 92806 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 4.25% |
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 | $1,076.00 (+1.41%) | $253,200 (+513.08%) Land $44,200 Building $209,000 |
| 2025 | $1,061.00 (-3.28%) | |
| 2023 | $1,097.00 | $41,300 Land $9,700 Building $31,600 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 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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