Kent County property record for 187 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,962 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $285,000 (Aug 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,822 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.09-01-35.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.09-01-35.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,962 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 645 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 645 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10901 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 187 MERION RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2322 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | FOX HALL EAST, SEC. II, LOT #148 187 MERION ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HALL EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 148 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
187 Merion Rd is owned by an individual who bought it in August 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5720 WALNUT ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19139-3804 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 15, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025519100 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13717 / 259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 23, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000123741 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 187 Merion Rd was $1,822, up 5.7% 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 | $1,822.00 (+5.75%) | $293,100 Land $109,000 Building $184,100 |
| 2025 | $1,723.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,536.00 | $52,200 Land $9,100 Building $43,100 |
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 187 Merion Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 9 in force |
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 187 Merion Rd is low, with 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 | 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 171 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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