Kent County property record for 216 Grinding Wheel Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $325,000 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Sale & Mortgage May 2026 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-057.17-01-77.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-057.17-01-77.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 31.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 145 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8780 |
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| Street Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-1964 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | MILLCREEK SUBD., LOT #742 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLCREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 742 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
216 Grinding Wheel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE |
| May 15, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
| Aug 9, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 15, 2026 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026536623 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14212 / 136 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000536042 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Property Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000536623 |
| Book / Page | 14212 / 136 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026536623 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,313,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000536624, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026536624 |
| Name | EQUITY PRIME MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Property Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000536042 |
| Book / Page | 14195 / 74 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026536042 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000536043, |
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| Date | May 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026536043 |
| Name | SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.46% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000477797 |
| Book / Page | 12584 / 186 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-477797 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 21, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 216 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1964 |
| Document Number | 0000477798 |
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| Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-477798 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0000477799 |
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| Date | Aug 9, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12584/224 |
| Instrument | 2023-477799 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | Second Mortgage (Down Payment) |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2026 property tax bill for 216 Grinding Wheel Dr was $1,579, up 5.8% 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 | $1,579.00 (+5.83%) | $253,800 (-) Land $84,000 Building $169,800 |
| 2025 | $1,492.00 | $253,800 Land $84,000 Building $169,800 |
| 2023 | $45,800 (-) Land $6,100 Building $39,700 | |
| 2022 | $1,303.00 | $45,800 Land $6,100 Building $39,700 |
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 216 Grinding Wheel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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 216 Grinding Wheel Dr 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 | 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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