97 Dodge Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977 Property Records

Kent County property record for 97 Dodge Dr, Smyrna, DE 19977

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 3 ba · 2,100 sqft · built 1996
Lot Size	1.03 acres (44,867 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$395,000 (Jun 2020)
Tax Bill	$622 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Jun 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`1-00-037.02-01-23.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`1-00-037.02-01-23.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`DC00037.020123.00/000` `2156`

Interior

Bedrooms	4 Beds
Full Baths	3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures	11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms	7 Rooms
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	2,100 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	2,100 sqft
Finished Basement	795 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,305 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1996
Effective Year Built	Effective 1996
Architectural Style	Contemporary
Exterior Material	Aluminum/Vinyl
Construction Type	Frame
Lot Area	44,867 sqft (1.03 acres)
Lot Dimensions	337 ft deep x 100 ft wide
View / Lot	Major Street/Thoroughfare
Garage Type	Finished
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	380 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Connected
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	2156
Street Address	97 DODGE DR
City	SMYRNA
State	DE
Zip	19977-1878
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	RS1
Legal Description	NORTHRIDGE, PHASE 1, LOT 23 97 DODGE DRIVE
Legal Subdivision	NORTHRIDGE - PHASE 1
Legal Phase	1
Legal Lot Number	23
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	SMYRNA
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1107
Census Tract	40206

Owner

97 Dodge Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.

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

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

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	97 DODGE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1878
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Jun 4, 2020 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Dec 2, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2020387046
Deed Book / Page	10218 / 131
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

June 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Jun 4, 2020
Property Address	97 DODGE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1878
Document Number	0000387046
Book / Page	010218 / 000131
Instrument Date	May 15, 2020
Instrument	387046
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Jul 23, 2020
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$9,875.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	97 DODGE DR SMYRNA DE 199771878, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1878

Mortgage

Document Number	387047
Date	Jun 4, 2020
Book Page	010218/000135
Instrument	387047

Lender

Name	VETERANS UNITED HM LNS
Type	Funding / Finance Company
Address	COLUMBIA, MO 65203

Agreement

Type	VA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Jun 3, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 97 Dodge Dr was $622, up 3.3% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$622.00 (+3.32%)	$467,900 Land $126,700 Building $341,200
2025	$602.00
2023	$627.00	$109,600 Land $30,200 Building $79,400

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 97 Dodge Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area	Zone AE, within 500 ft
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

Wildfire risk around 97 Dodge Dr is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 65% of the US · above 74% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood	0.03% 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	GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 17,148 people · EPA ID DE0000004
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	Mar 2025
Lead	Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 133 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon Fiber	2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250