953 Tamara Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 953 Tamara Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,274 sqft · built 1998
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$330,000 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill	$1,414 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-17-018.08-03-16.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-17-018.08-03-16.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`DC17018.080316.00/000` `59803` `65954`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	5 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,274 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1998
Effective Year Built	Effective 1998
Architectural Style	Ranch
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	12,197 sqft (0.28 acres)
Lot Dimensions	150 ft deep x 80 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	440 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Heat Pump
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	65954
Street Address	953 TAMARA DR
City	SMYRNA
State	DE
Zip	19977-2201
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R2
Legal Description	MILLCREEK BRANCH SUBD LOT 16 953 TAMARA DRIVE
Legal Subdivision	MILLCREEK BRANCH
Legal Lot Number	16
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3000
Census Tract	40204

Owner

953 Tamara Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2022.

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	953 TAMARA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2201
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 1, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 1, 1998 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2022443103
Deed Book / Page	11727 / 269
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

February 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Feb 1, 2022
Property Address	953 TAMARA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2201
Document Number	0000443103
Book / Page	11727 / 269
Map Reference	MB 35 PG 27
Instrument Date	Jan 28, 2022
Instrument	2022-443103
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Feb 11, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$8,250.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Severalty
Address	953 TAMARA DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-2201

Mortgage

Document Number	0000443104
Date	Feb 1, 2022
Instrument	2022-443104

Lender

Name	TIDEWATER MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Feb 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 953 Tamara Dr was $1,414, up 1.3% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Kent County
Municipality	Smyrna Town
Unified School District	Smyrna School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$1,414.00 (+1.29%)	$321,000 Land $83,000 Building $238,000
2025	$1,396.00
2023	$1,114.00	$40,900 Land $5,900 Building $35,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 953 Tamara Dr 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	6 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

Wildfire risk around 953 Tamara Dr is low, with a 0.02% 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	0.02% annual chance
Exposure	Direct burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	SMYRNA WATER DEPARTMENT serves 11,813 people · EPA ID DE0000657
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Apr 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 289 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area	300 / 20