Kent County property record for 255 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,480 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (May 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,019 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Line of Credit + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.09-01-27.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.09-01-27.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 2,480 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,204 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,204 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1977 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Pool Area | 648 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 264 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13104 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 255 MERION RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2324 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | FOX HALL EAST, LOT 140 255 MERION ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HALL EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 140 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 1, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Sep 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
| May 11, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Aug 25, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 1, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 14, 2015 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024492580 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12967 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Property Address | 255 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000492580 |
| Book / Page | 12967 / 123 |
| Map Reference | MB 19 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-492580 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Separate Estate/Property |
| Address | 255 MERION RPOAD, DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Document Number | 0000492581 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 1, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-492581 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 359 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 255 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000394329 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10411/312 |
| Instrument | 2020-394329 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TRUST CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 255 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000385797 |
| Instrument Date | May 11, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 MERION RD DOVER DE 199042324, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000385797 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010185/000089 |
| Instrument | 385797 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 17, 2035 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 255 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000325964 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 25, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 255 MERION RD DOVER DE 199042324, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000325964 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 6, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008782/000055 |
| Instrument | 325964 |
| Name | MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
|---|---|
| Address | BUFFALO, NY 14203 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $2,019.00 (+5.87%) | $324,500 (+461.42%) Land $109,000 Building $215,500 |
| 2025 | $1,907.00 (+12.11%) | |
| 2023 | $1,701.00 | $57,800 Land $9,100 Building $48,700 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 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 93% of the US · lower than 72% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 171 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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