Kent County property record for 231 Acorn Ln, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.39 acres (16,988 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $134,480 (Aug 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $1,505 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2020 Mortgage Jul 2017 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-068.19-01-14.01-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-068.19-01-14.01-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 16,988 sqft (0.39 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 650 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 6137 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 ACORN LN |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4088 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | W. SD. ACORN LANE, PAR.1-0.4476 A. 231 ACORN LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | EAST DOVER HUNDRED |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1012 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 115 NIXON LN, DOVER, DE 19901-4045 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage DOVER FCU |
| Jul 13, 2017 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 30, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2016302667 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8247 / 96 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 19, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000302667 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 231 ACORN LN, DOVER, DE 19901-4088 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000379188 |
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| Date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10014/182 |
| Instrument | 2020-379188 |
| Name | DOVER FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2035 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Property Address | 231 ACORN LN, DOVER, DE 19901-4088 |
| Document Number | 0000322273 |
| Book / Page | 8698 / 169 |
| Instrument Date | May 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-322273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 810 VERMONT AVE NW, 810, WASHINGTON, DC 20420-0001 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 115 NIXON LN, DOVER, DE 19901-4045 |
| Document Number | 0000322274 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8698/174 |
| Instrument | 2017-322274 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTH PORTLAND, ME 04106 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2047 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,505.00 (+5.84%) | $239,900 (+445.23%) Land $38,000 Building $201,900 |
| 2025 | $1,422.00 (+8.63%) | |
| 2023 | $1,309.00 | $44,000 Land $5,100 Building $38,900 |
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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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 443 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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