216 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 216 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$250,000 (Aug 2022)
Tax Bill$1,565 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-068.19-05-84.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-068.19-05-84.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05068.190584.00/000
  • 81758
  • 90368

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures13 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,034 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 22 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area320 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area66 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number90368
Street Address216 THORNTON ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-8825
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal DescriptionLEXINGTON GLEN LOT #32 216 THORNTON STREET
Legal SubdivisionLEXINGTON GLEN
Legal Lot Number32
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1019
Census Tract41000

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address216 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8825
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 31, 2022Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
USAA FSB
Feb 4, 2021Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
ATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 31, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 28, 2006 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022459361
Deed Book / Page12133 / 227
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateAug 31, 2022
Property Address216 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8825
Document Number0000459361
Book / Page12133 / 227
Map ReferenceMB 85 PG 25
Instrument DateAug 29, 2022
Instrument2022-459361
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 12, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,000.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address216 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8825

Mortgage

Document Number0000459362
DateAug 31, 2022
Instrument2022-459362
Lender
NameUSAA FSB
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2052

February 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateFeb 4, 2021
Property Address216 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8825
Document Number0000408156
Book / Page10785 / 141
Map ReferenceMB 85 PG 25
Instrument DateFeb 1, 2021
Instrument2021-408156
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,540.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4002 RAVEN ROCK CT, 4002, CHARLOTTE, NC 28270-2299

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address216 THOMTON ST, DOVER, DE 19904

Mortgage

Document Number0000408157
DateFeb 4, 2021
Instrument2021-408157
Lender
NameATLANTIC HOME LOANS INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,565.00 (+5.81%)$251,600 (+441.08%) Land $52,500 Building $199,100
2025$1,479.00 (+8.11%)
2023$1,368.00$46,500 Land $3,100 Building $43,400

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 285 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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