Kent County property record for 811 Downs Chapel Rd, Clayton, DE 19938
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 1.1 acres (47,916 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $209,900 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $1,513 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-053.00-01-12.04-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-053.00-01-12.04-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1985 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 47,916 sqft (1.1 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 1,200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 5 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 315 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 19568 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 811 DOWNS CHAPEL RD |
| City | CLAYTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19938-2722 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | CO. RD. #97, 1.10 A 811 DOWNS CHAPEL ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | JAMES D & DORIS J HINDT SUBDIVISION |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
811 Downs Chapel Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2018.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 811 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2722 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 16, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 16, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2018344114 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9203 / 53 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 811 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2722 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 2, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000436351 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11550/41 |
| Instrument | 2021-436351 |
| Name | ABSOLUTE HOME MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FAIRFIELD, NJ 07004 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Property Address | 811 DOWNS CHAPEL RD, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2722 |
| Document Number | 0000344114 |
| Book / Page | 009203 / 000053 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 344114 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 30, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,247.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 811 DOWNS CHAPEL RD CLAYTON DE 199382722, CLAYTON, DE 19938-2722 |
| Document Number | 344115 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009203/000057 |
| Instrument | 344115 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 15, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 811 Downs Chapel Rd was $1,513, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,513.00 (+0.87%) | $354,200 Land $85,800 Building $268,400 |
| 2025 | $1,500.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,001.00 | $37,400 Land $8,500 Building $28,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 811 Downs Chapel Rd 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 |
| 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 risk around 811 Downs Chapel Rd 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 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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