Kent County property record for 252 Ruyter Dr, Frederica, DE 19946
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,568 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.58 acres (25,265 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Feb 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $1,684 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 8-00-130.01-02-66.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 8-00-130.01-02-66.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,568 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,568 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,568 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2002 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,265 sqft (0.58 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 204 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 624 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 144 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 43271 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 252 RUYTER DR |
| City | FREDERICA |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19946-1903 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | RIVERVIEW ESTATES LOT 22 252 RUYTER DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVERVIEW ESTATES - SECTION 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 42208 |
252 Ruyter Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in February 2014.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 252 RUYTER DR, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1903 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 20, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014251416 |
| Deed Book / Page | 7132 / 127 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 252 Ruyter Dr was $1,684, up 0.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Lake Forest School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,684.00 (+0.9%) | $350,800 Land $78,900 Building $271,900 |
| 2025 | $1,669.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,717.00 | $57,400 Land $10,900 Building $46,500 |
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 252 Ruyter Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 5 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.
Wildfire risk around 252 Ruyter Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CHURCH CREEK (AWC) private · serves 9,654 people · EPA ID DE00A0428 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 125 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: AT&T, T-Mobile.
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