Kent County property record for 855 School St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,196 sqft · built 1948 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,021 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.07-02-08.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.07-02-08.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,196 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 572 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 572 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1948 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1948 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.4 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 25156 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 855 SCHOOL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | N. SD. SCHOOL ST., HOUSTON, 1.1591 A. 855 SCHOOL STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| 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 | 855 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | May 1, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020383913 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10133 / 46 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000096602 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Property Address | 855 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2019 |
| Document Number | 0000383913 |
| Book / Page | 010133 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 383913 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 855 SCHOOL ST HOUSTON DE 199542019, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2019 |
| Document Number | 383914 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010133/000050 |
| Instrument | 383914 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 14, 2050 |
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 | $1,021.00 (+0.2%) | $282,200 (+828.29%) Land $69,700 Building $212,500 |
| 2025 | $1,019.00 (+49.19%) | |
| 2023 | $683.00 | $30,400 Land $10,900 Building $19,500 |
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.
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 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DEER MEADOWS private · serves 534 people · EPA ID DE00A0787 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) 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.
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.
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