555 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 555 S Bay Rd, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeExempt (Full or Partial)
Details72,794 sqft · built 2005
Lot Size11.5 acres (503,989 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2022 Foreclosure
Apr 2022 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-077.00-01-19.01-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-077.00-01-19.01-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05077.000119.01/000
  • 60101
  • 65492

Interior

Building Area72,794 sqft Total Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2005
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2005
Lot Area503,989 sqft (11.5 acres)

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number65492
Street Address555 S BAY RD
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-4617
Property CategoryOther
Property TypeOther > Exempt (Full or Partial)
Local Zoning CodeIO
Legal DescriptionBLUE REALTY CORP SUBD BAY ROAD US 113 11.570 AC
Legal SubdivisionBLUE REALTY CORPORATION CENTER
Legal Lot Number52
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group3
Census Block3021
Census Tract41000

Owner

555 S Bay Rd is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2005.

Source: Kent County records, as of September 9, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address555 S BAY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-4617
Owner TypeCompany
VestingGovernment

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 24, 2022Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure
Apr 8, 2022Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last Transfer DateJul 6, 2005
Transfer Doc0000019533
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2022: Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure

Document TypeSheriff's Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateAug 24, 2022
Property Address555 S BAY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-4617
Document Number0000458851
Book / Page12120 / 274
Instrument DateMay 23, 2022
Instrument2022-458851
Transaction TypeForeclosure
Record UpdatedSep 2, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$4,875.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1235 E DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19901

April 2022: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 8, 2022
Property Address555 S BAY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-4617
Document Number0000448768
Book / Page11872 / 157
Instrument DateApr 6, 2022
Instrument2022-448768
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$8,120.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address131 DODGE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1880

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$21,197,100 Land $2,075,000 Building $19,122,100
2023Additional exemption filed$3,285,000 Building $3,285,000

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.

Flood

FEMA maps place 555 S Bay Rd 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 16 policies
Nearby Flood Policies16 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

Wildfire risk around 555 S Bay Rd 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 139 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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