Kent County property record for 938 Shank Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Residential Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.17 acres (7,405 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $86,000 (Jun 1989) |
| Tax Bill | $1,320 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.20-01-47.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.20-01-47.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,690 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 530 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 530 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Brick/Stone |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Area | 230 sqft |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 342 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16664 |
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| Street Address | 938 SHANK RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-6823 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Residential |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | SHERWOOD OF DOVER, SEC. 2, LOT 105 938 SHANK ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | SHERWOOD OF DOVER |
| Legal Lot Number | 105 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1026 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-076.20-01-47.00-000
Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 243 DAVID HALL RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5411 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jun 01, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 01, 1989 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 1989460284 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
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 | $1,320.00 (-39.67%) | $87,800 (+1,011.39%) Land $87,800 |
| 2023 | $2,188.00 | $7,900 Land $7,900 |
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 Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
| 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 414 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 |
|---|---|
| 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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