Kent County property record for 217 Thornton St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,034 sqft · built 2007 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,586 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2021 Mortgage Jul 2017 Line of Credit + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.20-01-39.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.20-01-39.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 13 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,034 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2007 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 2007 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 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 |
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| Account Number | 90417 |
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| Street Address | 217 THORNTON ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-8824 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | LEXINGTON GLEN LOT 17 217 THORNTON STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | LEXINGTON GLEN |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1009 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 217 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8824 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
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| Oct 15, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 3, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Apr 26, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 26, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 28, 2012 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2019360810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9570 / 78 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000204780 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 217 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000432919 |
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| Date | Oct 15, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11460/117 |
| Instrument | 2021-432919 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CARROLLTON, TX 75007 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 217 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8824 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000321553 |
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| Date | Jul 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8680/273 |
| Instrument | 2017-321553 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Property Address | 217 THORNTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-8824 |
| Document Number | 0000360810 |
| Book / Page | 9570 / 078 |
| Map Reference | MB 85 PG 24 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-360810 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000360811 |
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| Date | Apr 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-360811 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2049 |
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 | $1,586.00 (+5.8%) | $255,000 (+448.39%) Land $52,800 Building $202,200 |
| 2025 | $1,499.00 (+9.58%) | |
| 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.
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.
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 |
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| 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 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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