Kent County property record for 137 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,353 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,400 (Sep 1992) |
| Tax Bill | $1,269 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2-00-097.20-02-16.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-097.20-02-16.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,353 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 227 ft deep x 38.2 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 295 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 60630 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 137 S BAY DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-7002 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | HUESMAN SUBD LOT 67 137 SOUTH BAY DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | HUESMAN SUBDIVISION |
| Legal Lot Number | 67 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 43202 |
137 S Bay Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 1992.
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 | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 137 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7002 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1992 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 199212 36 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 137 S Bay Dr was $1,269, up 35.3% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,269.00 (+35.29%) | $359,400 Land $266,100 Building $93,300 |
| 2025 | $938.00 | |
| 2023 | $567.00 | $22,000 Land $4,600 Building $17,400 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 137 S Bay Dr in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 76 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 76 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 137 S Bay Dr 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 | KITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC private · serves 305 people · EPA ID DE0000545 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2013–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures