Kent County property record for 197 Candlewick Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,936 sqft · built 1973 |
| Lot Size | 0.389 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,377 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-086.17-03-42.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-086.17-03-42.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,936 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1973 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.389 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| Terrain | Above Road/Slope |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 248 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 36871 |
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| Old Parcel Number | NM00086.170342.00/000 |
| Street Address | 197 CANDLEWICK DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-5708 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | CANDLEWICK DEV., LOTS 80-81-82-83-84 197 CANDLEWICKE DR. |
| Legal Subdivision | CANDLEWICKE - SECTION 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 80-84 81 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 4, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 197 CANDLEWICK DR, DOVER, DE 19901-5708 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Deed Document Number | D 0393 0346 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Property Address | 197 CANDLEWICK DR, DOVER, DE 19901-5708 |
| Document Number | 0000531273 |
| Book / Page | 14059 / 100 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026-531273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,377.00 | $56,100 Land $9,800 Building $46,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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.
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 |
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| 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) |
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| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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