Kent County property record for 491 Barrister Pl, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,224 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 0.06 acres (2,614 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $28,600 (Aug 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $738 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.11-04-84.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.11-04-84.00-000 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1,224 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 2,614 sqft (0.06 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 18 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 104 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5409 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 491 BARRISTER PL |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4710 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | RG3 |
| Legal Description | DOVER EAST TOWNHOUSES, BLOCK B, LOT #49 491 BARRISTER PLACE |
| Legal Subdivision | DOVER EAST TOWNHOUSES |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3009 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
491 Barrister Pl, a townhouse, is owned by an individual who bought it in August 1985.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 CLARKS COR, HARRINGTON, DE 19952-1067 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1985410062 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 491 Barrister Pl was $738, down 59.2% 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 | $738.00 (-59.25%) | $118,700 Land $22,300 Building $96,400 |
| 2025 | $1,811.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,364.00 | $18,800 Land $2,200 Building $16,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 491 Barrister Pl in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
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 491 Barrister Pl 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 351 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 |
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