Kent County property record for 540 Groundhog Ln, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,925 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $375,000 (Jun 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,485 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.02-01-20.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.02-01-20.00-000 |
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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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,925 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 920 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 920 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 148 ft deep x 53.1 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 71 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 3082 |
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| Street Address | 540 GROUNDHOG LN |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3487 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BOMBAY WOODS LOT 21 540 GROUNDHOG LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOMBAY WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 GROUNDHOG LN, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3487 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Oct 10, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023475321 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12519 / 319 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 31, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000236146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 540 GROUNDHOG LN, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3487 |
| Document Number | 0000475321 |
| Book / Page | 12519 / 319 |
| Map Reference | MB 7838 PG 141 |
| Instrument Date | May 16, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-475321 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,500.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 540 GROUNDHOG LN, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3487 |
| Document Number | 0000475322 |
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| Date | Jun 5, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12519/323 |
| Instrument | 2023-475322 |
| Name | ORIGINPOINT LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
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 | $1,485.00 (+1.43%) | $349,300 (+643.19%) Land $73,600 Building $275,700 |
| 2025 | $1,464.00 (+17.31%) | |
| 2023 | $1,248.00 | $47,000 Land $5,100 Building $41,900 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2004–2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 49 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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