Kent County property record for 261 N Caroline Pl, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,204 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $230,000 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,083 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Loan Modification + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.05-01-43.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.05-01-43.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,204 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 161 ft deep x 62 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 174 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8092 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-7735 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG2 |
| Legal Description | MALLARD POND SUBD., LOT #46 261 N. CAROLINE PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | MALLARD POND |
| Legal Lot Number | 46 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1005 |
| Census Tract | 41804 |
261 N Caroline Pl is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2023.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 5, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK |
| Jan 9, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 5, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 1, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023466907 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12315 / 226 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 28, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000309032 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000466907 |
| Book / Page | 12315 / 226 |
| Map Reference | MB 29 PG 14 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2023-466907 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000466908 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-466908 |
| Name | AMERICAN FINANCIAL NETWORK INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000316251 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2019 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL DOVER DE 199047735, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000316251 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 3, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008560/000241 |
| Instrument | 316251 |
| Name | WELLS FARGO BK |
|---|---|
| Address | FORT MILL, SC 29715 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 2, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3.62% |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000315539 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 30, 2017 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 261 N CAROLINE PL DOVER DE 199047735, DOVER, DE 19904-7735 |
| Document Number | 0000315539 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008544/000028 |
| Instrument | 315539 |
| Name | HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV |
|---|---|
| Address | WASHINGTON, DC 20410-8000 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 20, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 261 N Caroline Pl was $2,083, up 5.8% from the year before.
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 | $2,083.00 (+5.84%) | $334,600 Land $88,700 Building $245,900 |
| 2025 | $1,968.00 | |
| 2023 | $2,023.00 | $68,700 Land $17,200 Building $51,500 |
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 261 N Caroline Pl 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 261 N Caroline Pl 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 289 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 |
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