Kent County property record for 539 Carol St, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $125,000 (Sep 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $882 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2020 Sale Dec 2016 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.20-02-07.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.20-02-07.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,120 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1954 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6641 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 539 CAROL ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2957 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | FAIRVIEW DEV., LOT #30, 539 N. CAROL STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | FAIRVIEW |
| Legal Lot Number | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 539 CAROL ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2957 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Dec 23, 2016 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 23, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2020395663 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10447 / 46 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 2013 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000246041 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Property Address | 539 CAROL ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2957 |
| Document Number | 0000395663 |
| Book / Page | 010447 / 000046 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 395663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 7, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,125.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 241 W DENNEYS RD DOVER DE 199044956, DOVER, DE 19904-4956 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 539 CAROL ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2957 |
| Document Number | 0000311461 |
| Book / Page | 008453 / 000201 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2016 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 539 CAROL ST DOVER DE 199042957, DOVER, DE 19904-2957 |
| Document Number | 0000311461 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008453/000201 |
| Instrument | 311461 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60613 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 11, 2047 |
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 | $882.00 (+9.57%) | $222,100 (+673.87%) Land $84,600 Building $137,500 |
| 2025 | $805.00 (+62.3%) | |
| 2023 | $496.00 | $28,700 Land $9,400 Building $19,300 |
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.
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 Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1988 · erosion |
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 223 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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