42 Mer Way, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 42 Mer Way, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,164 sqft · built 2013
Lot Size0.11 acres (4,792 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$350,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$1,808 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2023 Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-077.11-05-29.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-077.11-05-29.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • 84761
  • 88993

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,164 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2013
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2013
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area4,792 sqft (0.11 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 42 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area346 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchSlab
Porch Area64 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC

Location & Zoning

Account Number88993
Street Address42 MER WAY
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-8839
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRM1
Legal DescriptionCLEARVIEW MEADOW SUB., LOT #299 42 MER WAY
Legal SubdivisionCLEARVIEW MEADOW
Legal Lot Number299
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2006
Census Tract41000

Owner

42 Mer Way is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHis Wife

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 22, 2026Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
LUMINATE HOME LOANS INC
Feb 17, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
DOVER FCU
Nov 3, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 22, 2026 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 11, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2026540682
Deed Book / Page14323 / 156
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJul 22, 2026
Property Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839
Document Number0000540682
Book / Page14323 / 156
Instrument DateJul 13, 2026
Instrument2026540682
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 21, 2026
Title CompanyTITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,414,000.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839

Mortgage

Document Number0000540683,
DateJul 22, 2026
Instrument2026540683
Lender
NameLUMINATE HOME LOANS INC
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 1, 2056
Interest
Max Rate-1%

Mortgage

Document Number0000540684,
DateJul 22, 2026
Book Page14323/191
Instrument2026540684
Lender
NameDELAWARE STATE
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Max Rate-1%

February 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 3, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000469256
DateFeb 17, 2023
Book Page12371/263
Instrument2023-469256
Lender
NameDOVER FCU
TypeCredit Union
AddressDOVER, DE 19904
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueFeb 16, 2053
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

November 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedNov 17, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address42 MER WAY, DOVER, DE 19901-8839

Mortgage

Document Number0000434829
DateNov 3, 2021
Book Page11510/131
Instrument2021-434829
Lender
NameNATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressCOPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term280 Months
DueMar 1, 2045

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 42 Mer Way was $1,808, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,808.00 (+5.85%)$290,700 (-) Land $57,200 Building $233,500
2025$1,708.00$290,700 Land $57,200 Building $233,500
2023$1,315.00$44,700 Land $3,700 Building $41,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 42 Mer Way in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1983–2013)
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

Wildfire risk around 42 Mer Way 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 RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 368 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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