Kent County property record for 59 Merion Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,958 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.14-01-04.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.14-01-04.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 780 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 780 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1976 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 430 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5447 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 59 MERION RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R10 |
| Legal Description | FOX HALL EAST, SEC. II, LOT 165, 59 MERION ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | FOX HALL EAST |
| Legal Lot Number | 165 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 59 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2008 |
| Deed Document Number | 2008135837 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4714 / 31 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000480247 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 59 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2320 |
| Document Number | 0000480247 |
| Book / Page | 12649 / 155 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-480247 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 8, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 59 MERION RD, DOVER, DE 19904-2320 |
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 | $1,958.00 (+5.84%) | $314,800 (+439.04%) Land $109,800 Building $205,000 |
| 2025 | $1,850.00 (+7.62%) | |
| 2023 | $1,719.00 (+3.43%) | $58,400 (-) Land $9,200 Building $49,200 |
| 2022 | $1,662.00 | $58,400 Land $9,200 Building $49,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
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 Policies | 9 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 |
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| 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 230 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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