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71 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 71 S Bay Dr, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,470 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.4 acres (17,424 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$215,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$1,434 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN2-00-097.20-02-08.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-00-097.20-02-08.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED00097.200208.00/000
  • 51681
  • 60996

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,470 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Architectural StyleCottage
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area17,424 sqft (0.4 acres)
Lot Dimensions274 ft deep x 63.8 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area493 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number60996
Street Address71 S BAY DR
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-7001
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeAR
Legal DescriptionHUESMAN SUBD LOT 59 71 SOUTH BAY DRIVE
Legal SubdivisionHUESMAN SUBDIVISION
Legal Lot Number59
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1084
Census Tract43202

Owner

71 S Bay Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address913 BRANCH RD, NEWARK, DE 19711-2320
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 25, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleOct 3, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2024502644
Deed Book / Page13252 / 74
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateOct 3, 2017
Property Address71 S BAY DR, DOVER, DE 19901-7001
Document Number0000327578
Book / Page8821 / 148
Map ReferencePL 28 PG 65
Instrument DateSep 19, 2017
Instrument2017-327578
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,420.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000327579
DateOct 3, 2017
Book Page8821/152
Instrument2017-327579
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term180 Months
DueOct 1, 2032

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 71 S Bay Dr was $1,434, up 22.8% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCaesar Rodney School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,434.00 (+22.77%)$288,300 Land $288,300
2025$1,168.00
2023$457.00$18,100 Land $5,100 Building $13,000

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 71 S Bay Dr in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation11.0 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 80 policies
Nearby Flood Policies80 in force
Nearby Flood Claims76 (1980–2025)
Claims Outside the SFHA7 of 76
Most Recent ClaimOct 2025 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 3 claims
  • Severe Coastal Storm, Jan 1992 · 3 claims

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 71 S Bay Dr is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 SystemKITTS HUMMOCK IMPROVEMENT ASSOC
private · serves 305 people · EPA ID DE0000545
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2024
Lead7 ppb (2013–2021)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber		2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

Cell Coverage

5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)

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