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181 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 181 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 975 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$450,000 (Jun 2023)
Tax Bill$1,569 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2023 Sale
Jan 2020 Sale
Flood ZoneZone VE (high risk)
APN2-00-097.20-02-22.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-00-097.20-02-22.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED00097.200222.00/000
  • 51998
  • 60633

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms4 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area975 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1910
Architectural StyleCottage
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions209 ft deep x 34.4 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeDetached
PorchSlab
Porch Area27 sqft
Shed1 Shed

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number60633
Street Address181 S BAY DR
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-7002
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionHUESMAN SUBD LOT 73 181 SOUTH BAY DRIVE
Legal SubdivisionHUESMAN SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number73
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1084
Census Tract43202

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address224 ROYAL GRANT WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-6112
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 9, 2023Deed, Transfer
Jan 10, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 9, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 10, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023475661
Deed Book / Page12528 / 83
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

June 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJun 9, 2023
Property Address181 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7002
Document Number0000475661
Book / Page12528 / 83
Map ReferenceMB 28 PG 65
Instrument DateJun 1, 2023
Instrument2023-475661
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 5, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$18,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address225 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6727

January 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJan 10, 2020
Property Address181 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7002
Document Number0000377625
Book / Page009976 / 000258
Instrument DateJan 10, 2020
Instrument377625
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 24, 2020
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$6,125.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address181 S BAY DR DOVER DE 199017002, DOVER, DE 19901-7002

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCaesar Rodney School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,569.00 (+23.25%)$320,900 (+2,144.06%) Land $261,600 Building $59,300
2025$1,273.00 (+252.63%)
2023$361.00$14,300 Land $4,400 Building $9,900

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone VE
high risk · coastal, wave action
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 80 policies
Nearby Flood Policies80 in force
Nearby Flood Claims76 (1980–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 76
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 3 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemKITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC
private · serves 305 people · EPA ID DE0000545
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead7 ppb (2013–2021)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

4G LTE (outdoors only), no 5G reported

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