Kent County property record for 174 S Fairfield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,112 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $145,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $1,457 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-086.17-03-09.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-086.17-03-09.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,112 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 864 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 864 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1971 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 572 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 196 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 35538 |
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| Street Address | 174 S FAIRFIELD DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-5725 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | FAIRFIELD FARMS DEV., SEC. 2, LOT #A-28 174 S.FAIRFIELD DR. |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRFIELD FARMS - SECTION 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | A-28 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
174 S Fairfield Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 174 S FAIRFIELD DR, DOVER, DE 19901-5725 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1999310 120 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000535341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2026 |
| Property Address | 174 S FAIRFIELD DR, DOVER, DE 19901-5725 |
| Document Number | 0000535341 |
| Book / Page | 14175 / 325 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026535341 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 174 S Fairfield Dr was $1,457, up 20.5% 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 | $1,457.00 (+20.51%) | $299,400 (-) Land $84,100 Building $215,300 |
| 2025 | $1,209.00 | $299,400 Land $84,100 Building $215,300 |
| 2023 | $1,253.00 | $51,200 Land $9,000 Building $42,200 |
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.
FEMA maps place 174 S Fairfield Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2023 · other causes |
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 174 S Fairfield 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 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 185 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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