Kent County property record for 717 W Division St, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 15,214 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 1.2 acres (52,272 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,450,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $9,844 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2022 Mortgage May 2022 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.08-01-26.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.08-01-26.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Building Area | 15,214 sqft Total Area |
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| Year Built | Built 1993 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1993 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Lot Area | 52,272 sqft (1.2 acres) |
| Lot Width | 0.9 ft Width |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11878 |
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| Street Address | 717 W DIVISION ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2731 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Local Zoning Code | C2A |
| Legal Description | N.W. COR. RIDGELY & W. DIV. ST., 1.1604 A. |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMPSON ELLIOTT ASSOCS LLC |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3018 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-076.08-01-26.00-000
Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
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| Mailing Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2731 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
| Date | Document |
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| May 09, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BENNIE SMITH |
| May 09, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage BENNIE SMITH |
| Mar 29, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage GRASSHOPPER BANK NA |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 29, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022447901 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11849 / 304 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000290516 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000451206 |
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| Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11934/132 |
| Instrument | 2022-451206 |
| Name | BENNIE SMITH |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2731 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000451205 |
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| Date | May 09, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11934/125 |
| Instrument | 2022-451205 |
| Name | BENNIE SMITH |
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| Type | Private Party |
| Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 298 Months |
| Due | Mar 15, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Property Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2731 |
| Document Number | 0000447901 |
| Book / Page | 11849 / 304 |
| Map Reference | MB 83 PG 77 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-447901 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $36,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 717 W DIVISION ST, 717, DOVER, DE 19904-2731 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 2556 ANDREWS LAKE RD, FELTON, DE 19943-5340 |
| Document Number | 0000447902 |
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| Date | Mar 29, 2022 |
| Book Page | 11849/308 |
| Instrument | 2022-447902 |
| Name | GRASSHOPPER BANK NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | NEW YORK, NY 10010 |
| Type | Stand-Alone First Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,844.00 (+23.82%) | $1,675,000 (+520.14%) Land $530,000 Building $1,145,000 |
| 2023 | $7,950.00 | $270,100 Land $23,600 Building $246,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of May 25, 2026 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1988 · erosion |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| 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 USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 395 locations within half a mile of this property.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people |
|---|---|
| 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 as reported to EPA, 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. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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