Kent County property record for 796 School St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 848 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.6 acres (26,136 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $98,000 (Oct 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $532 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.07-02-16.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.07-02-16.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 848 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 26,136 sqft (0.6 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 397 ft deep x 67.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 26583 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 796 SCHOOL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2016 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | S. SIDE SCHOOL ST., HOUSTON, 0.6046 A. 796 SCHOOL STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
796 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 1999.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 796 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2016 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 27, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999335 207 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 796 School St was $532, up 0.4% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Houston Town |
| Unified School District | Milford School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $532.00 (+0.38%) | $231,100 Land $53,100 Building $178,000 |
| 2025 | $530.00 | |
| 2023 | $366.00 | $25,800 Land $10,100 Building $15,700 |
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 796 School St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 File 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 risk around 796 School 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: 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.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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