Kent County property record for 716 Governors Ave, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 13,440 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.9 acres (39,204 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $5,456 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.13-01-35.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.13-01-35.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 13,440 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Lot Area | 39,204 sqft (0.9 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 220 ft deep x 180 ft wide |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Sewer | Municipal |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 8632 |
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| Street Address | 716 S GOVERNORS AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-4106 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C3 |
| Legal Description | S.W. SIDE GOV. AVE., LOT 24,000 SQ. FT. & LOT 12,000 SQ. FT. |
| Legal Subdivision | HOPE |
| Legal Lot Number | 23-26 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
716 Governors Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 175, DOVER, DE 19903-0175 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 716 Governors Ave was $5,456, up 5.9% from the year before.
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 | $5,456.00 (+5.86%) | $877,000 Land $145,300 Building $731,700 |
| 2025 | $5,154.00 | |
| 2023 | $4,974.00 | $169,000 Land $70,400 Building $98,600 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 716 Governors Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2013.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
The area around 716 Governors Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 210 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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