Kent County property record for 265 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,770 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $290,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,192 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.09-01-26.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.09-01-26.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,770 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,415 sqft |
| Basement Area | 645 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 645 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 231 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 518 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 12245 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | ED05067.090126.00/000 |
| Street Address | 265 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, SEC. II, LOT 139 265 MERION ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HALL PLANTATION |
| Legal Lot Number | 139 265 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 265 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 5, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-485444 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12781 / 279 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Property Address | 265 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000485444 |
| Book / Page | 12781 / 279 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-485444 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1931 NEW BEDFORD DR, SUN CITY CENTER, FL 33573-6132 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 265 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000485445 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 5, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-485445 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2053 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,192.00 | $57,500 Land $9,100 Building $48,400 |
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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