172 Palmer Rd is a 744 square foot house on a 6,011 square foot lot with 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Based on Redfin's Dover data, we estimate the home's value is $185,949.
Single-familyProperty Type
1984Year Built
6,011 sq ftLot Size
$250Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$185,949
$9,000 since September
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This home's estimate is 35.8% lower than the average sale price ($289K) of 6 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning
RM
GROWTH ZONE OVERLAY DISTRICT
Multifamily Residential District
The purpose of the RM Multifamily Residential District is to: Encourage variety in housing types and to provide for the highest residential district density considered appropriate for the environmental nature of the County; Require the provision of public water and sewer for all multifamily residential development; and Encourage higher-density development in areas well located with respect to major roadways, institutional uses, recreational facilities, shopping facilities and employment.
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Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Public service
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths: 1
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 4
Room Information
# of Rooms: 4
Exterior
Exterior Information
Physical Condition: Poor
Exterior Wall: Block
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: PALMER PARK
Living Sq. Ft: 744
Building Sq. Ft: 744
# of Stories: 1
Stories Type: 1
Legal Description: PALMER PARK, SEC. 1, PART OF LOT #8
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 6,011
Legal Lot Number: 8
Fire District: CAMDEN-WYOMING
School Tax District: CAESAR RODNEY
Acres: 0.138
Depth Footage: 125
Front Footage: 48
Zoning Code: RM
Utility Information
Sewer Type: Public
Water Service Type: Public
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2026
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 744
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,011 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1984
Year Renovated: —
County: Kent County
APN: 7-00-094.19-01-05.00-000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Star Hill Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.5mi
Postlethwait (F. Niel) Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.6mi
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Caesar Rodney High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.0mi
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 102° expected this year, 16 days in 30 years
6/10 Wind Factor
77% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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