Kent County property record for 249 Fork Branch Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 724 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 2.5 acres (108,900 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,528 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Transfer May 2023 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-00-057.01-01-18.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 4-00-057.01-01-18.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 724 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1930 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 108,900 sqft (2.5 acres) |
| Lot Width | 1.5 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 21619 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 249 FORK BRANCH RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-1231 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | IG |
| Legal Description | N. SD. CO. RD. 153, BET. RT. 13 & DEL. R.R 2.5024 A. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1065 |
| Census Tract | 41803 |
249 Fork Branch Rd is held in a trust since May 2023.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 549 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Revocable Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2025 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| May 1, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Feb 24, 2023 | Deed, Transfer |
| Nov 16, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000473305 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 249 FORK BRANCH RD, DOVER, DE 19904-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000520794 |
| Book / Page | 13765 / 39 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-520794 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 549 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Property Address | 249 FORK BRANCH RD, DOVER, DE 19904-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000473305 |
| Book / Page | 12470 / 271 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-473305 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 6 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7363 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 549 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Property Address | 249 FORK BRANCH RD, DOVER, DE 19904-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000469574 |
| Book / Page | 12379 / 10 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-469574 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 541 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 16, 2022 |
| Property Address | 249 FORK BRANCH RD, DOVER, DE 19904-1231 |
| Document Number | 0000464464 |
| Book / Page | 12255 / 340 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 2, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-464464 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 549 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 541 GREENHILL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3766 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 249 Fork Branch Rd was $1,528, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,528.00 (+5.82%) | $243,600 (-) Land $136,600 Building $107,000 |
| 2025 | $1,444.00 | $243,600 Land $136,600 Building $107,000 |
| 2023 | $428.00 | $14,400 Land $9,700 Building $4,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 249 Fork Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2022 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 249 Fork Branch Rd is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 50 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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