Kent County property record for 208 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,394 sqft · built 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $157,000 (Aug 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,752 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.19-05-80.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.19-05-80.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,394 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2006 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2006 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 22 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 66 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 90364 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 208 THORNTON ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-8825 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | LEXINGTON GLEN LOT #36 208 THORNTON STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | LEXINGTON GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
208 Thornton St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 208 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8825 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 19, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014260497 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7319 / 123 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 27, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000252323 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 208 Thornton St was $1,752, up 5.9% 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 | $1,752.00 (+5.86%) | $281,600 Land $52,500 Building $229,100 |
| 2025 | $1,655.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,468.00 | $49,900 Land $3,100 Building $46,800 |
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 208 Thornton St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 208 Thornton St 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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 285 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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