Kent County property record for 968 Hillyard Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,400 sqft · built 1970 |
| Lot Size | 1.52 acres (66,211 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,721 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-027.00-01-36.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-027.00-01-36.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,400 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,400 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,400 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1970 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 66,211 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.5 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 8 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 19148 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 968 HILLYARD RD |
| City | SMYRNA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19977-3647 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | E. SD. CO. RD. 147, 1.5173 A. 968 HILLYARD ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1049 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
968 Hillyard Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in February 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 968 HILLYARD RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3647 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024488711 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12866 / 71 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000488711 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Property Address | 968 HILLYARD RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3647 |
| Document Number | 0000488711 |
| Book / Page | 12866 / 71 |
| Map Reference | MB 91 PG 94 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-488711 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Title Company | MORTGAGE CONNECT LP |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 968 HILLYARD RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3647 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 968 HILLYARD RD, SMYRNA, DE 19977-3647 |
| Document Number | 0000488712 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-488712 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 968 Hillyard Rd was $1,721, up 1.4% 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 | $1,721.00 (+1.41%) | $404,900 (-) Land $99,200 Building $305,700 |
| 2025 | $1,697.00 | $404,900 Land $99,200 Building $305,700 |
| 2023 | $2,089.00 | $48,100 Land $8,800 Building $39,300 |
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 968 Hillyard 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 968 Hillyard Rd 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 171 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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