Kent County property record for 865 School St, Houston, DE 19954
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,764 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.64 acres (27,878 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $918 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 5-11-181.07-02-09.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 5-11-181.07-02-09.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,764 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 27,878 sqft (0.64 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 372 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 175 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 26476 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 865 SCHOOL ST |
| City | HOUSTON |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19954-2019 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | SCHOOL ST., HOUSTON, LOT 28,462 SQ. FT. 865 SCHOOL STREET |
| Legal Lot Number | 28,462 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | HARRINGTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2029 |
| Census Tract | 42900 |
865 School St is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 865 SCHOOL ST, HOUSTON, DE 19954-2019 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 865 School St was $918, up 0.2% 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 | $918.00 (+0.22%) | $253,700 Land $54,300 Building $199,400 |
| 2025 | $916.00 | |
| 2023 | $552.00 | $24,600 Land $8,500 Building $16,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 865 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 865 School St is low, with less than 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 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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