72 Alton Ave, Clayton, DE 19938 Property Records

Kent County property record for 72 Alton Ave, Clayton, DE 19938

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,633 sqft · built 2017
Lot Size	0.24 acres (10,454 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$245,900 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill	$1,626 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`3-04-018.04-02-48.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`3-04-018.04-02-48.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`KH04018.040248.00/000` `75532` `82271`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,633 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	1,633 sqft
Finished Basement	367 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,266 sqft
Game Room	Game Room

Exterior

Year Built	Built 2017
Effective Year Built	Effective 2017
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	10,454 sqft (0.24 acres)
Lot Dimensions	124 ft deep x 77.5 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	439 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	248 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number	82271
Street Address	72 ALTON AVE
City	CLAYTON
State	DE
Zip	19938-3817
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS
Legal Description	HUNTINGTON MILLS LOT 146 72 ALTON AVENUE
Legal Subdivision	HUNTINGTON MILLS
Legal Lot Number	146
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2006
Census Tract	40204

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	72 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3817
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 22, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017321867
Deed Book / Page	8689 / 114
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 15, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	0000245115
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

July 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Jul 7, 2017
Property Address	72 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3817
Document Number	0000321867
Book / Page	8689 / 114
Map Reference	PL 70 PG 4
Instrument Date	Jul 6, 2017
Instrument	2017-321867
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$7,377.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	72 ALTON AVE, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3817

Mortgage

Document Number	0000321868
Date	Jul 7, 2017
Book Page	8689/118
Instrument	2017-321868

Lender

Name	NEW PENN FINANCIAL LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA 19462

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Aug 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$1,626.00 (+1.37%)	$382,700 (+697.29%) Land $65,500 Building $317,200
2025	$1,604.00 (+25.8%)
2023	$1,275.00	$48,000 Land $3,800 Building $44,200

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	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.

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	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

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	ARTESIAN NORTHERN KENT REGIONAL private · serves 7,014 people · EPA ID DE00A0673
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Nov 2024
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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 261 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
AT&T Fixed Wireless	100 / 20