Kent County property record for 31 N American Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,650 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.11 acres (4,792 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $690 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.05-02-21.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.05-02-21.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,650 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 4,792 sqft (0.11 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 35.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 272 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 17533 |
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| Street Address | 31 N AMERICAN AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-3801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG1 |
| Legal Description | E. SD. OF AMERICAN AVE., DOVER 31 N AMERICAN AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | BRADFORD CITY ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 33&34 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1016 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Victorian Dover Historic District listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 N American Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 N AMERICAN AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-3801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 N American Ave was $690, up 7.1% 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 | $690.00 (+7.14%) | $191,300 Land $79,700 Building $111,600 |
| 2025 | $644.00 | |
| 2023 | $425.00 | $24,600 Land $5,500 Building $19,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 31 N American Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2002.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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.
Wildfire risk around 31 N American 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 |
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| 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 400 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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