Kent County property record for 831 Front St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 1,792 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 7.5 acres (326,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $130,000 (Feb 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $1,809 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.11-01-07.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.11-01-07.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,792 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 326,700 sqft (7.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 5.5 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 23514 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 831 FRONT ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2028 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | RD 446 MILFORD TO HOUSTON, 7.5 A 831 FRONT STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 795 FRONT ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2025 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 1, 1998 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1998249 146 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,809.00 (+0.84%) | $500,400 (+774.83%) Land $195,000 Building $305,400 |
| 2025 | $1,794.00 (-25.31%) | |
| 2023 | $2,402.00 | $57,200 Land $11,600 Building $45,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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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