Kent County property record for 242 Grinding Wheel Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,911 sqft · built 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Aug 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $75 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Mortgage Dec 2022 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-057.17-02-25.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-057.17-02-25.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,911 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1996 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1996 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 152 ft deep x 29.2 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 280 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8793 |
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| Street Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-9696 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | MILLCREEK SUBD., LOT #755 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR |
| Legal Subdivision | MILLCREEK |
| Legal Lot Number | 755 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1021 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Feb 15, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
| Dec 15, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage EXTREME LOANS LLC |
| Jun 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Aug 2, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Aug 2, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 8, 2011 |
| Deed Document Number | 2019366517 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9702 / 315 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 30, 2011 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000200147 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 27, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Document Number | 0000488718 |
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| Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Book Page | 12866/131 |
| Instrument | 2024-488718 |
| Name | SWIFT HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | BIRMINGHAM, MI 48009 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000465990 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12292/11 |
| Instrument | 2022-465990 |
| Name | EXTREME LOANS LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | SOUTHFIELD, MI 48034 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 325 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 8, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000422175 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11175/217 |
| Instrument | 2021-422175 |
| Name | VILLAGE CAPITAL & INVESTMENT LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | HENDERSON, NV 89074 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Document Number | 0000394616 |
| Book / Page | 10417 / 216 |
| Map Reference | MB 30 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-394616 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration 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 | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Document Number | 0000394617 |
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| Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10417/220 |
| Instrument | 2020-394617 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COLUMBIA, MO 65203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 2, 2019 |
| Property Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
| Document Number | 0000366517 |
| Book / Page | 009702 / 000315 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2019 |
| Instrument | 366517 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 15, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $4,450.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 242 GRINDING WHEEL DR DOVER DE 199049696, DOVER, DE 19904-9696 |
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 | $75.00 (+2.74%) | $258,200 (+454.08%) Land $92,400 Building $165,800 |
| 2025 | $73.00 (-85.04%) | |
| 2023 | $488.00 | $46,600 Land $7,500 Building $39,100 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 8 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 89 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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