Kent County property record for 885 Schoolhouse Ln, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,256 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,709 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2025 Mortgage Jun 2023 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.15-04-64.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.15-04-64.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,256 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,008 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,008 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 264 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 14002 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2415 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | WOODCREST, LOT 11, 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LANE |
| Legal Subdivision | WOODCREST |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
885 Schoolhouse Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in April 2025.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · FHA Mortgage GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Prior Sale | Jul 27, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2023476805 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12558 / 179 |
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000513859 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000525706 |
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| Date | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Book Page | 13906/263 |
| Instrument | 2025-525706 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DOVER, DE 19901 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000476805 |
| Book / Page | 12558 / 179 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 104 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-476805 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 885 SCHOOLHOUSE LN, DOVER, DE 19904-2415 |
| Document Number | 0000476806 |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-476806 |
| Name | GUILD MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 885 Schoolhouse Ln was $1,709, 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 | $1,709.00 (+5.89%) | $274,700 (-) Land $94,500 Building $180,200 |
| 2025 | $1,614.00 | $274,700 Land $94,500 Building $180,200 |
| 2023 | $1,415.00 (+3.44%) | $48,100 (-) Land $7,300 Building $40,800 |
| 2022 | $1,368.00 | $48,100 Land $7,300 Building $40,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 885 Schoolhouse Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2007.
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 | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2007) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2007 · 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.
Wildfire risk around 885 Schoolhouse Ln 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 279 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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