Kent County property record for 12 Sterling Cir, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 1,840 sqft · built 1987 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $359,000 (Nov 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,990 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale & Mortgage Aug 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-095.09-03-76.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-095.09-03-76.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,839 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 806 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 430 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 376 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1987 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 163 ft deep x 54.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 308 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 33929 |
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| Street Address | 12 STERLING CIR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6117 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | ROYAL GRANT SEC II LOT 22 12 STERLING CIRCLE |
| Legal Subdivision | ROYAL GRANT |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1008 |
| Census Tract | 41702 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NFM INC |
| Aug 6, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 2, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 6, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023483763 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12739 / 341 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Property Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000483763 |
| Book / Page | 12739 / 341 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-483763 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 13, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOURCEPOINT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $7,180.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000483764 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 2, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-483764 |
| Name | NFM INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2053 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Property Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000366927 |
| Book / Page | 9712 / 154 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 16 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 26, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-366927 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $9,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 12 STERLING CIR, DOVER, DE 19901-6117 |
| Document Number | 0000366928 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 6, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-366928 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
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 | $1,990.00 (+18.1%) | $316,100 (+504.4%) Land $88,700 Building $227,400 |
| 2025 | $1,685.00 (-1.69%) | |
| 2023 | $1,714.00 | $52,300 Land $9,200 Building $43,100 |
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.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–2008) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2008 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | CAMDEN PUMP DISTRICT serves 17,208 people · EPA ID DE0000124 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) 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 337 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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