Kent County property record for 545 Groundhog Ln, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,166 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $146,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,604 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-17-019.02-01-42.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 1-17-019.02-01-42.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,166 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 985 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 985 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 62.1 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 408 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 76640 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 545 GROUNDHOG LN |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3486 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | BOMBAY WOODS LOT 43 545 GROUNDHOG LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | BOMBAY WOODS |
| Legal Lot Number | 43 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1030 |
| Census Tract | 40203 |
545 Groundhog Ln is owned by a company that bought it in August 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 412 READING LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2136 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 8, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 16, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014259980 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7309 / 131 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 25, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000255596 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 545 Groundhog Ln was $1,604, 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 | $1,604.00 (+1.39%) | $377,400 Land $69,000 Building $308,400 |
| 2025 | $1,582.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,341.00 | $50,500 Land $4,300 Building $46,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 545 Groundhog Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2004.
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.
Wildfire risk around 545 Groundhog Ln is low, with less than 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 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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