Kent County property record for 228 Grinding Wheel Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,736 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.12 acres (5,227 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Sep 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $1,576 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-057.17-02-32.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-057.17-02-32.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,736 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 5,227 sqft (0.12 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 43.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 226 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 8786 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 228 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-1990 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | MILLCREEK SUBD., LOT #748 228 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLCREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 748 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
228 Grinding Wheel Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in July 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 228 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1990 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 5, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2012217238 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6393 / 243 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000541280 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 228 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1990 |
| Document Number | 0000541280 |
| Book / Page | 14339 / 112 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026541280 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 909 WILLOW AVE, HOBOKEN, NJ 07030-3018 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 228 Grinding Wheel Dr was $1,576, 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 | $1,576.00 (+5.84%) | $253,400 (-) Land $82,800 Building $170,600 |
| 2025 | $1,489.00 | $253,400 Land $82,800 Building $170,600 |
| 2023 | $1,239.00 | $42,100 Land $5,900 Building $36,200 |
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 228 Grinding Wheel Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 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 100 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 228 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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