Kent County property record for 296 Kesselring Ave, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,550 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 0.2 acres (8,712 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $240,000 (May 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,184 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2023 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Line of Credit + 4 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-085.12-01-51.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-085.12-01-51.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,550 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 625 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 625 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1964 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,712 sqft (0.2 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 68.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9633 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-4829 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | MAYFAIR DEV., LOT #202 296 KESSELRING AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | MAYFAIR I |
| Legal Lot Number | 202 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
296 Kesselring Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2023.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 30, 2023 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 12, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit CITIZENS BANK NA |
| Mar 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Jan 18, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 3, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 18, 2018 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023474972 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12511 / 47 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000333196 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000474972 |
| Book / Page | 12511 / 47 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-474972 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,800.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 296 KESSERLING AVENUE, GLADSTONE, OR 97027 |
| Document Number | 0000474973 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-474973 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 24, 2021 |
| Title Company | ACCURATE EQUITY GROUP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000435723 |
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| Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11533/286 |
| Instrument | 2021-435723 |
| Name | CITIZENS BANK NA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | PROVIDENCE, RI 02903 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 299 Months |
| Due | Oct 24, 2046 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Title Company | FIRST AMERICAN TITLE, FIRST AMERICAN MORTGAGE SLN |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000411181 |
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| Date | Mar 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10872/72 |
| Instrument | 2021-411181 |
| Name | CALIBER HOME LOANS INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000378919 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | OTHER |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE DOVER DE 199044829, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000378919 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010007/000267 |
| Instrument | 378919 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | COPPELL, TX 75019 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 29, 2050 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000334049 |
| Book / Page | 8970 / 001 |
| Map Reference | MB 7 PG 7 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-334049 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,497.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000334050 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-334050 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2048 |
| Document Number | 0000334051 |
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| Date | Jan 18, 2018 |
| Book Page | 8970/025 |
| Instrument | 2018-334051 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 3, 2018 |
| Property Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
| Document Number | 0000333196 |
| Book / Page | 008953 / 000073 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Instrument | 333196 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| 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 | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 296 KESSELRING AVE DOVER DE 199044829, DOVER, DE 19904-4829 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 296 Kesselring Ave was $1,184, up 22.9% 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 | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,184.00 (+22.95%) | $239,800 Land $90,700 Building $149,100 |
| 2025 | $963.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,059.00 | $41,500 Land $9,700 Building $31,800 |
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 296 Kesselring Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2011.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2011–2026) |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2026 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 296 Kesselring Ave 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 344 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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