Kent County property record for 231 N Caroline Pl, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1992 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $180,900 (Mar 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $2,032 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2019 Mortgage Mar 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.05-01-21.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.05-01-21.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 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 | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1992 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1992 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 104 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8077 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-7733 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG2 |
| Legal Description | MALLARD POND SUBD., LOT #25 231 N. CAROLINE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MALLARD POND |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 41804 |
231 N Caroline Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2017.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7733 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Mar 1, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 1, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 15, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2017314425 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8518 / 61 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 29, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000243296 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000371078 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 30, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 18, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL DOVER DE 199047733, DOVER, DE 19904-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000371078 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009811/000228 |
| Instrument | 371078 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Oct 7, 2034 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000314425 |
| Book / Page | 8518 / 061 |
| Map Reference | PL 29 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 23, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-314425 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,713.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 231 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7733 |
| Document Number | 0000314426 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8518/065 |
| Instrument | 2017-314426 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WAYNE, PA 19087 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 231 N Caroline Pl was $2,032, up 5.9% 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 | $2,032.00 (+5.89%) | $326,300 Land $84,000 Building $242,300 |
| 2025 | $1,919.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,912.00 | $64,900 Land $13,100 Building $51,800 |
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 231 N Caroline Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 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 A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 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 231 N Caroline Pl is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 75% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 277 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 |
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