78 Broad St, Houston, DE 19954 Property Records

Kent County property record for 78 Broad St, Houston, DE 19954

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 1 ba · 1,752 sqft · built 1986
Lot Size	0.38 acres (16,553 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale	$170,000 (Apr 2017)
Tax Bill	$860 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2021 Mortgage Apr 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`5-11-181.11-01-22.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`5-11-181.11-01-22.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`MD11181.110122.00/000` `26579`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures	5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	6 Rooms
Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,752 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1986
Effective Year Built	Effective 1986
Architectural Style	Other
Exterior Material	Wood
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	16,553 sqft (0.38 acres)
Lot Dimensions	135 ft deep x 99 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Detached
Garage Area	480 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Pool Area	324 sqft
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	292 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Septic
Water Source	Well

Location & Zoning

Account Number	26579
Street Address	78 BROAD ST
City	HOUSTON
State	DE
Zip	19954-2001
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	NA
Legal Description	E SD BROAD ST 16,335 SQ FT 78 BROAD STREET
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	HARRINGTON
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2038
Census Tract	42900

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	2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address	78 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2001
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Feb 22, 2021	Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage NEWREZ LLC
Apr 6, 2017	Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Apr 6, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number	2017316550
Deed Book / Page	8567 / 132
Prior Transfer Date	Nov 30, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc	0000161053
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Property Address	78 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2001
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Mar 16, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000409652
Date	Feb 22, 2021
Book Page	10828/106
Instrument	2021-409652

Lender

Name	NEWREZ LLC
Type	Non-Lending Institution
Address	FORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

April 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Apr 6, 2017
Property Address	78 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2001
Document Number	0000316550
Book / Page	8567 / 132
Instrument Date	Mar 31, 2017
Instrument	2017-316550
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$5,100.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Joint Tenants
Address	78 BROAD ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2001
Investor	Possibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number	0000316551
Date	Apr 6, 2017
Book Page	8567/136
Instrument	2017-316551

Lender

Name	TRIDENT MORTGAGE COMPANY LP
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	DEVON, PA 19333

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Apr 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	Houston Town
Unified School District	Milford School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$860.00 (+0.23%)	$237,700 (+479.76%) Land $46,300 Building $191,400
2025	$858.00 (-6.84%)
2023	$921.00	$41,000 Land $7,100 Building $33,900

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.

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
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on Record median of 18 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	18 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	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 97 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20

May also be available: BridgeMAXX Suncoast Broadband.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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