R-2572--This lovely 5 bedroom, 3 bath colonial features a bedroom, den & bath on first floor that could be used as an in law suite. Formal living and dining room, eat in kitchen, large family room with masonry wood fireplace, basement and a furnace upgraded in '01.
Reference #7151. This Home Will Remine You Of Grandma's House. Neat & Clean As Can Be. Garage Has Been Enclosed For In-Law Suite With Full Bath. Need Room For The Large Family This Is It. Many Features Have Been Upgraded Since Home Being Built. New Roof, 1996 New Range, Refrigerator New, Washer & Dryer 6 Years Old. Central Air New 1989.
Public Records
Jun 1, 1989
Sold
$114,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,841 (+3.5%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2024
$1,778 (−0.2%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2023
$1,781 (+3.4%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2022
$1,722 (+3.8%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2021
$1,658 (+3.5%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2020
$1,602 (+5.8%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2019
$1,514 (+11.4%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2018
$1,359 (+1.7%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2017
$1,337 (−0.3%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2016
$1,341
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2015
$1,340 (−0.2%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2014
$1,343 (−1.3%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2013
$1,361 (−3.9%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2012
$1,416 (+3.4%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2011
$1,369
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
Tax history for 138 Merion Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,841 (+3.5%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2024
$1,778 (−0.2%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2023
$1,781 (+3.4%)
$110,200 + $203,000
$313,200
2022
$1,722 (+3.8%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2021
$1,658 (+3.5%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2020
$1,602 (+5.8%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2019
$1,514 (+11.4%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2018
$1,359 (+1.7%)
$9,200 + $51,300
$60,500
2017
$1,337 (−0.3%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2016
$1,341
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2015
$1,340 (−0.2%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2014
$1,343 (−1.3%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2013
$1,361 (−3.9%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2012
$1,416 (+3.4%)
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
2011
$1,369
$9,200 + $50,300
$59,500
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Kitchen, Family Room, Bedroom 1, Attic
Laundry Type: Main Floor
Fireplace Information
Has Fireplace
# of Fireplaces: 1
Basement Information
Basement: Yes
Partial, Drainage System
Exterior
Property Information
Ownership Interest: Fee Simple
Property Condition: Good
Year Built Source: Estimated
Building Information
Construction Not Completed
Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
Outdoor Living Structures: Patio(s)
Structure Type: Detached
Exterior Information
Street Lights
Lot Information
Lot Features: Corner
Lot Size Dimensions: 000
Tidal Water: No
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 2001
Tax Annual Amount: $1,416
Utilities
Utilities Information
Central Air
Cooling Type: Central A/C
Oil, Electric, Forced Air
Heating Fuel: Oil, Electric
Hot Water: Electric
Sewer Septic: Public Sewer
Cable TV
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
School District Name: CAPITAL
Location Information
Cross Street: OAKMONT
Directions: College Rd to Oakmont Dr, R on Merion Rd, home on L
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 3.5
Sq. Ft.: 2,356
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.3 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1977
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Kent County
APN: 2-05-067.09-01-55.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 17, 2026
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North Dover Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.5mi
7/10
Dover High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.5mi
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