Kent County property record for 1251 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,795 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.86 acres (37,462 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $3,995 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-086.00-01-14.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-086.00-01-14.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 3,795 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1984 |
| Lot Area | 37,462 sqft (0.86 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 340 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10306 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1251 S BAY RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4613 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C4 |
| Legal Description | KINGS CLIFFE MANOR #1-PT. LOT 1 & 33 #2-E. 50' LOT 2 |
| Legal Subdivision | KINGS CLIFFE MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,33 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3038 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
1251 S Bay Rd, a commercial property, is owned by an individual who acquired it in October 2012.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 940 WINNOW DR, CLAYTON, DE 19938-3525 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 9, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 20036580 0114 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 8, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000225690 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1251 S Bay Rd was $3,995, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $3,995.00 (+5.86%) | $642,100 Land $478,400 Building $163,700 |
| 2025 | $3,774.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,228.00 | $75,700 Land $30,400 Building $45,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 1251 S Bay 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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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 1251 S Bay 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 84 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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