Kent County property record for 288 Beechwood Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,426 sqft · built 1959 |
| Lot Size | 4.52 acres (196,891 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $2,560 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2023 Transfer Mar 2023 Transfer + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-086.00-01-21.01-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-086.00-01-21.01-000 |
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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 | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,426 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1959 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1959 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 196,891 sqft (4.52 acres) |
| Lot Width | 6.1 ft Width |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 857 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 3 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Area | 800 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 275 sqft |
| Lean-To | Lean-To |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Total Buildings | 2 Buildings |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 14611 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 290 BEECHWOOD AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-5233 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | S. SD. BEECHWOOD AVE., 4.5229 A. |
| Legal Subdivision | CLAUDE S THORTON |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 41200 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 290 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Mar 3, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit MANUFACTURERS & TRADERS TR |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000469965 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000469960 |
| Book / Page | 12388 / 170 |
| Map Reference | MB 149 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-469960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000469965 |
| Book / Page | 12388 / 219 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-469965 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000469961 |
| Book / Page | 12388 / 174 |
| Map Reference | MB 149 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-469961 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 3, 2023 |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000469959 |
| Book / Page | 12388 / 166 |
| Map Reference | MB 149 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 21, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-469959 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000391102 |
| Book / Page | 010322 / 000175 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 391102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 31, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 290 BEECHWOOD AVE DOVER DE 199015233, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000331233 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 17, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2018 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 288 BEECHWOOD AVE DOVER DE 199015233, DOVER, DE 19901-5233 |
| Document Number | 0000331233 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008906/000269 |
| Instrument | 331233 |
| 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 |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,560.00 (+19.63%) | $441,100 (-) Land $156,900 Building $284,200 |
| 2025 | $2,140.00 (+49.86%) | $441,100 (+935.45%) Land $156,900 Building $284,200 |
| 2023 | $1,428.00 | $42,600 Land $7,000 Building $35,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 71 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 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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