Kent County property record for 297 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,581 sqft · built 2009 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,019 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,698 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone VE (high risk) |
| APN | 2-00-106.00-01-13.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-106.00-01-13.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 1 Bed |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,581 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2009 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2009 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,019 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 205 ft deep x 0.1 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 251 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 15231 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 297 S BAY DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-7003 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | KITTS HUMMOCK LOT 4 297 SOUTH BAY DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | KITTS HUMMOCK - SOUTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1084 |
| Census Tract | 43202 |
297 S Bay Dr is owned by two individuals who acquired it in May 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 BAYARD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-3706 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000451915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 17, 2022 |
| Property Address | 297 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7003 |
| Document Number | 0000451915 |
| Book / Page | 11951 / 244 |
| Map Reference | MB 4 PG 93 |
| Instrument Date | May 6, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-451915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 S BAY DR, 297, DOVER, DE 19901-7003 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7003 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 297 S Bay Dr was $1,698, up 31.9% from the year before.
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 | $1,698.00 (+31.93%) | $444,500 Land $269,300 Building $175,200 |
| 2025 | $1,287.00 | |
| 2023 | $556.00 | $34,600 Land $4,700 Building $29,900 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 297 S Bay Dr in Zone VE, a high-risk coastal flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone VE high risk · coastal, wave action |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 12.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 80 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 80 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 76 (1980–2025) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 7 of 76 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2025 · tidal / storm surge |
| Claims by Event |
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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 297 S Bay Dr 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 66% of the US · above 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 | KITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC private · serves 305 people · EPA ID DE0000545 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2024 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2013–2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 8 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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