Kent County property record for 275 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,190 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,197 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (May 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,906 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.09-01-25.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.09-01-25.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,190 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,197 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 87.7 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 320 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 60 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10402 |
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| Street Address | 275 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, SEC. II, LOT 138 275 MERION ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HALL PLANTATION |
| Legal Lot Number | 138 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
275 Merion Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 275 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 27, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Jan 26, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 27, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 26, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022452648 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11969 / 256 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 275 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000452648 |
| Book / Page | 11969 / 256 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-452648 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $8,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 275 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000452649 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-452649 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Property Address | 275 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000312238 |
| Book / Page | 8470 / 155 |
| Map Reference | PL 9 PG 62 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 16, 2016 |
| Instrument | 2017-312238 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,112.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 275 MERION RD, 275, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 275 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2324 |
| Document Number | 0000312239 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 26, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8470/159 |
| Instrument | 2017-312239 |
| Name | JPMORGAN CHASE BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | COLUMBUS, OH 43240 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 275 Merion Rd was $1,906, 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 | $1,906.00 (+5.83%) | $306,400 Land $108,900 Building $197,500 |
| 2025 | $1,801.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,804.00 | $61,300 Land $9,100 Building $52,200 |
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 275 Merion Rd 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 | 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.
Wildfire risk around 275 Merion Rd 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 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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