Kent County property record for 281 Sheffield Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,787 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $210,000 (Jun 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $5,355 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2017 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-057.01-06-95.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-057.01-06-95.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,787 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 215 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 54 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 8504 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 281 SHEFFIELD DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-1625 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | SHEFFIELD FARMS, LOT #101 281 SHEFFIELD DR. |
| Legal Subdivision | SHEFFIELD FARMS |
| Legal Lot Number | 101 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 40501 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 SHEFFIELD DR, DOVER, DE 19901-1625 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 2, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2017319916 |
| Deed Book / Page | 8643 / 288 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2017 |
| Property Address | 281 SHEFFIELD DR, DOVER, DE 19901-1625 |
| Document Number | 0000319916 |
| Book / Page | 008643 / 000288 |
| Instrument Date | May 31, 2017 |
| Instrument | 319916 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 12, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,150.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 281 SHEFFIELD DR DOVER DE 199011625, DOVER, DE 19901-1625 |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,355.00 (+72.63%) | $312,700 (+522.91%) Land $71,900 Building $240,800 |
| 2023 | $3,102.00 | $50,200 Land $8,000 Building $42,200 |
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.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2018 · other causes |
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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 17,148 people · EPA ID DE0000004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 168 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: AT&T.
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