Kent County property record for 251 S Shore Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,248 sqft · built 1980 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,534 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,838 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-086.13-01-24.01-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-086.13-01-24.01-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,248 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 768 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1980 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1980 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 6,534 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Basement |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 35149 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 251 S SHORE DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-5740 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | S.W. OF SOUTH SHORE DR., LOT #11, 6,375 SQ. FT. |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORES LAKE DEVELOPMENT |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1023 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
251 S Shore Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in October 2008.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 251 S SHORE DR, DOVER, DE 19901-5740 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 2, 2008 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000133605 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 251 S Shore Dr was $1,838, up 17.1% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,838.00 (+17.07%) | $275,100 Land $57,600 Building $217,500 |
| 2025 | $1,570.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,521.00 | $42,500 Land $4,900 Building $37,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 251 S Shore Dr 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 AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2023 · other causes |
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 251 S Shore Dr 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 279 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 | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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