Kent County property record for 79 W Commerce St, Kenton, DE 19955
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Trust Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $662 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-12-044.08-01-28.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-12-044.08-01-28.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 362 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 20197 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 79 W COMMERCE ST |
| City | KENTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19955 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | S SD COMMERCE ST KENTON 0.2273 A 79 WEST COMMERCE STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1024 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
79 W Commerce St is owner-occupied and held in a trust since August 2015.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Trust Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 79 W COMMERCE ST, KENTON, DE 19955 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 31, 2015 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000281344 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 79 W Commerce St was $662, 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 | Kenton Town |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $662.00 (+1.38%) | $256,300 Land $53,300 Building $203,000 |
| 2025 | $653.00 | |
| 2023 | $352.00 | $22,000 Land $4,300 Building $17,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 79 W Commerce St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2010.
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 | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2010–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Feb 2018 · river or lake flooding |
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 79 W Commerce St is low, with 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 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | KENTON PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 465 people · EPA ID DE00A0868 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 123 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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