Kent County property record for 55 Paradise Ln, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 552 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $160,000 (Mar 2009) |
| Tax Bill | $66 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2022 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-075.02-01-22.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-075.02-01-22.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 552 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 552 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 552 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Septic |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 6631 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 55 PARADISE LN |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-5304 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AR |
| Legal Description | W. SD. RT. 8, LOT 21,000 SQ. FT. 55 PARADISE LANE |
| Legal Lot Number | 21 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3014 |
| Census Tract | 41804 |
55 Paradise Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in March 2009.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 55 PARADISE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-5304 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 3, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2009142391 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4846 / 32 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 12, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000124435 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 55 PARADISE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-5304 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 PARADISE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-5304 |
| Document Number | 0000465733 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 12, 2022 |
| Book Page | 12286/323 |
| Instrument | 2022-465733 |
| Name | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | NASHVILLE, TN 37203 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 354 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2052 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 55 Paradise Ln was $66, up 3.1% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $66.00 (+3.13%) | $191,600 Land $63,500 Building $128,100 |
| 2025 | $64.00 | |
| 2023 | $32.00 | $17,000 Land $5,300 Building $11,700 |
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.
FEMA maps place 55 Paradise Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1996–2016) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2016 · other causes |
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 55 Paradise Ln is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 94% of the US · lower than 78% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 44 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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