231 Mary St, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 231 Mary St, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details6 bd · 2 ba · 2,244 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$135,000 (Mar 2024)
Tax Bill$1,453 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2024 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2021 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-067.20-03-08.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-067.20-03-08.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05067.200308.00/000
  • 17417

Interior

Bedrooms6 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms14 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,244 sqft Living Area
Basement Area832 sqft
Unfinished Basement832 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 72 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area292 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number17417
Street Address231 MARY ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19904-3013
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG1
Legal DescriptionN SD MARY ST DOVER 229 MARY STREET
Legal SubdivisionFULTONS ADDITION
Legal Lot Number55,57
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3028
Census Tract43300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Victorian Dover Historic District
listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3724 PHILADELPHIA PIKE, A, CLAYMONT, DE 19703-3407
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 20, 2024Deed, Transfer · Balloon Mortgage
SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
Nov 18, 2021Deed, Transfer · Balloon Mortgage
SHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 20, 2024 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 18, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2024490360
Deed Book / Page12909 / 296
Prior Transfer DateSep 30, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000263314
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMar 20, 2024
Property Address231 MARY ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3013
Document Number0000490360
Book / Page12909 / 296
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2024
Instrument2024-490360
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 8, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,375.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1 MICHAEL TOWNSEND CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-1140
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000490361
DateMar 20, 2024
Instrument2024-490361
Lender
NameSHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term11 Months
DueFeb 26, 2025

November 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateNov 18, 2021
Property Address231 MARY ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3013
Document Number0000436433
Book / Page11552 / 210
Map ReferenceMB 7616 PG 326
Instrument DateNov 5, 2021
Instrument2021-436433
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 30, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,125.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1148 PULASKI HWY # 331, 331, BEAR, DE 19701-1305

Mortgage

Document Number0000436434
DateNov 18, 2021
Book Page11552/214
Instrument2021-436434
Lender
NameSHALLCROSS MORTGAGE COMPANY
TypeMortgage Company
AddressWILMINGTON, DE 19808
Agreement
TypeBalloon Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term12 Months
DueNov 5, 2022

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$1,453.00 (+5.83%)$233,600 (+761.99%) Land $40,100 Building $193,500
2025$1,373.00 (-12.6%)
2023$1,571.00$27,100 Land $9,100 Building $18,000

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 Claims1 (1988)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimApr 1988 · erosion

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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 400 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
AT&T
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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