Kent County property record for 1497 John Clark Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $117,000 (Feb 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $1,129 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2021 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-085.16-01-29.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-085.16-01-29.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,160 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 71 ft wide |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 10318 |
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| Old Parcel Number | ED00085.160129.00/000 |
| Street Address | 1497 JOHN CLARK RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-5421 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | RODNEY VILLAGE SEC 2 BLK G LOT 28 1497 JOHN CLARK RD |
| Legal Subdivision | RODNEY VILLAGE - SECTION 3 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 1497 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-00-085.16-01-29.00-000
Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1497 JOHN CLARK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5421 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 09, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT |
| Apr 30, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage COUNTY OF KENT |
| Mar 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 19, 2013 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2013-228253 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6640 / 133 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1497 JOHN CLARK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000435427 |
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| Date | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11525/305 |
| Instrument | 2021-435427 |
| Name | KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1497 JOHN CLARK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 13, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000416877 |
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| Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11032/258 |
| Instrument | 2021-416877 |
| Name | COUNTY OF KENT |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1497 JOHN CLARK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5421 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 01, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000411678 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10884/134 |
| Instrument | 2021-411678 |
| Name | KENT COUNTY LEVY COURT |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-Lending Institution |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,129.00 | $27,300 Land $9,100 Building $18,200 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
Based on FCC filings for 465 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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