203 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 203 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,084 sqft · built 1977
Lot Size	0.28 acres (12,197 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$255,000 (Nov 2019)
Tax Bill	$1,986 (2026)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2019 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`2-05-067.09-01-33.00-000`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`2-05-067.09-01-33.00-000`
Alternative APNs	`ED05067.090133.00/000` `12524`

Interior

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	2,084 sqft Living Area
Basement Area	816 sqft
Unfinished Basement	816 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

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	524 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces
Porch	Slab
Porch Area	45 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Central
Sewer	Municipal
Water Source	Commercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number	12524
Street Address	203 MERION RD
City	DOVER
State	DE
Zip	19904-2324
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R10
Legal Description	FOX HALL EAST SEC II LOT 146 203 MERION ROAD
Legal Subdivision	FOX HALL EAST
Legal Lot Number	146
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Township / Civil Division	DOVER
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1004
Census Tract	40700

Owner

203 Merion Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in November 2019.

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 Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	203 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Nov 14, 2019 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Nov 14, 2019 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Jan 1, 1989 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2019373591
Deed Book / Page	9876 / 108
Prior Transfer Date	Oct 30, 2015
Prior Transfer Doc	0000285961
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KENT DE
Recording Date	Nov 14, 2019
Property Address	203 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324
Document Number	0000373591
Book / Page	9876 / 108
Map Reference	MB 9 PG 62
Instrument Date	Nov 8, 2019
Instrument	2019-373591
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Sep 6, 2021

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$6,375.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2067 KEDGE DR, 2067, VIENNA, VA 22181-3207

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Right of Survivorship
Address	203 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324

Mortgage

Document Number	0000373592
Date	Nov 14, 2019
Instrument	2019-373592

Lender

Name	KEYSTONE FUNDING INC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	FHA Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Dec 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 203 Merion Rd was $1,986, up 5.9% from the year before.

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Delaware
County	Kent County
Municipality	Dover City
Unified School District	Capital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value
2026	$1,986.00 (+5.86%)	$319,200 Land $109,000 Building $210,200
2025	$1,876.00
2023	$1,639.00	$55,700 Land $9,100 Building $46,600

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

FEMA maps place 203 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

Wildfire risk around 203 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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