Kent County property record for 17 Rodney Rd, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,412 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $3,750 (May 2007) |
| Tax Bill | $1,623 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.17-01-42.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.17-01-42.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,412 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 650 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 650 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1936 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5749 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 17 RODNEY RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-3828 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | N. SIDE RODNEY RD., LOTS #12 & 14, 17 RODNEY ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | RODNEY ROAD DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 12&14 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Victorian Dover Historic District listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
17 Rodney Rd is held in a trust since August 2012.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 114 SCHOOL LN, LEWES, DE 19958-1733 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 23, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200792058 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3802 / 186 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 17, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000219662 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 17 Rodney Rd was $1,623, 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 | $1,623.00 (+5.87%) | $260,900 Land $85,600 Building $175,300 |
| 2025 | $1,533.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,092.00 | $37,100 Land $11,900 Building $25,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 17 Rodney Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 17 Rodney 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: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571 |
|---|---|
| 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, 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 400 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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