Kent County property record for 253 Shaws Corner Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 3.71 acres (161,608 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $55,000 (Jul 1990) |
| Tax Bill | $1,513 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 9-00-055.00-01-02.02-000 |
| Primary APN | 9-00-055.00-01-02.02-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 960 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 161,608 sqft (3.71 acres) |
| Lot Width | 2.7 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 121 sqft |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 48611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 253 SHAWS CORNER RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-4464 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | W SD CO RD 166 3.7193 A 253 SHAWS CORNER ROAD |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | KENTON |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2030 |
| Census Tract | 40100 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 253 SHAWS CORNER RD, DOVER, DE 19904-4464 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 1, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1990480043 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $1,513.00 (+5.8%) | $241,300 (+555.71%) Land $94,700 Building $146,600 |
| 2025 | $1,430.00 (+30.59%) | |
| 2023 | $1,095.00 | $36,800 Land $9,100 Building $27,700 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
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 67% of the US · above 67% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 36 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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