Kent County property record for 240 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 acres (5,663 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $81,000 (Oct 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $1,433 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.17-03-58.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.17-03-58.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 816 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 816 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 5,663 sqft (0.13 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 96 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 200 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 146 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13759 |
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| Street Address | 240 N AMERICAN AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-3806 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | W SD AMERICAN AVE, DOVER 240 AMERICAN AVE |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
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.
240 N American Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 1995.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1116 VIRGINIA ST, GREENSBORO, NC 27401-1411 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1995 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1995145 271 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Property Address | 240 N AMERICAN AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-3806 |
| Document Number | 0000317858 |
| Book / Page | 008595 / 000231 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Instrument | 317858 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,758.50 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 240 N AMERICAN AVE DOVER DE 199013806, DOVER, DE 19901-3806 |
| Document Number | 317859 |
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| Date | May 1, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008595/000234 |
| Instrument | 317859 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 30, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 240 N American Ave was $1,433, 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 | $1,433.00 (+5.91%) | $230,300 Land $83,200 Building $147,100 |
| 2025 | $1,353.00 | |
| 2023 | $912.00 | $31,000 Land $10,400 Building $20,600 |
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 240 N American Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 240 N American Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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