Kent County property record for 98 Charles Polk Rd, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1965 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,128 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-085.16-03-51.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-085.16-03-51.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,080 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 840 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 240 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1965 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1965 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 90.2 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10543 |
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| Street Address | 98 CHARLES POLK RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-5403 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | RODNEY VILLAGE, SEC. 4 BLOCK O, LOT #11, 98 CHARLES POLK ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | RODNEY VILLAGE - SECTION 2 |
| Legal Block | O |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
98 Charles Polk Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 98 CHARLES POLK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5403 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 11, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026544054 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14416 / 38 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000544054 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Transfer on Death Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Property Address | 98 CHARLES POLK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5403 |
| Document Number | 0000544054 |
| Book / Page | 14416 / 38 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026544054 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $153,520.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 98 CHARLES POLK RD, DOVER, DE 19904-5403 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 98 Charles Polk Rd was $1,128, up 11.5% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,128.00 (+11.46%) | $221,500 Land $65,200 Building $156,300 |
| 2025 | $1,012.00 | |
| 2023 | $882.00 | $28,800 Land $9,700 Building $19,100 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 98 Charles Polk Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 98 Charles Polk Rd 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 185 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 |
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