Kent County property record for 389 N Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 912 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $12,000 (Oct 1994) |
| Tax Bill | $1,218 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 2-00-097.16-01-18.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-097.16-01-18.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 912 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 281 ft deep x 84 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 288 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | HVAC |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12898 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 389 N BAY DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-7086 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | KITTS HUMMOCK LOT 56 389 NORTH BAY DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | KITTS HUMMOCK - NORTH |
| Legal Lot Number | 56 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1074 |
| Census Tract | 43202 |
389 N Bay Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in May 2021.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2878 WILLOW GROVE RD, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-3210 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 1, 1994 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1994103 98 |
| Last Transfer Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000417990 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2021 |
| Property Address | 389 N BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7086 |
| Document Number | 0000417990 |
| Book / Page | 11061 / 335 |
| Instrument Date | May 7, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-417990 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 25, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2878 WILLOW GROVE RD, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-3210 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 389 N Bay Dr was $1,218, up 23.3% 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 | $1,218.00 (+23.28%) | $249,100 Land $141,400 Building $107,700 |
| 2025 | $988.00 | |
| 2023 | $424.00 | $16,800 Land $5,500 Building $11,300 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 389 N Bay Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk 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 AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 11.0 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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Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | DE-01 “Little Creek” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Nov 16, 1990 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Eligible (built 1925) built before the Nov 16, 1990 cutoff |
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 389 N Bay Dr 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 | 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 | 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 14 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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