Kent County property record for 239 N New St, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,040 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.16 acres (6,970 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $174,900 (Sep 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $50 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2018 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.08-02-65.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.08-02-65.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,040 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 448 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 448 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,970 sqft (0.16 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 62.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 96 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12978 |
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| Street Address | 239 N NEW ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3127 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG1 |
| Legal Description | S.E. INT. MARY & NEW STS., DOVER 239 N. NEW ST. |
| Legal Subdivision | FULTONS ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 47,49 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3031 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Victorian Dover Historic District listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
239 N New St is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 239 N NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
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| Sep 22, 2025 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
| Dec 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage PRIMELENDING |
| Nov 2, 2018 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 22, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 2, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2025521491 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13783 / 197 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Property Address | 239 N NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000521491 |
| Book / Page | 13783 / 197 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-521491 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,498.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 239 N NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000521492 |
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| Date | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-521492 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL RESOURCES INC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 301 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 239 N NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000354319 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 239 N NEW ST DOVER DE 199043127, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000354319 |
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| Date | Dec 28, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009426/000196 |
| Instrument | 354319 |
| Name | PRIMELENDING |
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| Address | DALLAS, TX 75252 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 27, 2048 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 239 N NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3127 |
| Document Number | 0000351106 |
| Book / Page | 009357 / 000159 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2018 |
| Instrument | 351106 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 15, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 8127 88TH ST GLENDALE NY 113857804, GLENDALE, NY 11385-7804 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 239 N New St was $50, down 94.2% 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 | $50.00 (-94.19%) | $146,300 (-) Land $40,000 Building $106,300 |
| 2025 | $860.00 | $146,300 Land $40,000 Building $106,300 |
| 2023 | $612.00 | $20,800 Land $9,000 Building $11,800 |
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 239 N New St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1988.
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 Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 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 risk around 239 N New St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
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| 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 |
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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 400 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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