Kent County property record for 1261 Simms Woods Rd, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 6 acres (261,360 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $555,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $195 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2024 Mortgage Sep 2023 Construction Loan |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-00-047.00-01-17.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 4-00-047.00-01-17.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Lot Area | 261,360 sqft (6 acres) |
|---|---|
| Pole Barn | Pole Barn |
| Account Number | 22582 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | LC00047.000117.00/000 |
| Street Address | 1261 SIMMS WOODS RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-2320 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | PAR. #2-N. SD. RD. #330-A FR. U.S. #13- BISHOP'S COR., 6 A. |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOTT SURVEYING |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1014 |
| Census Tract | 40502 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 4, 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on Record |
| Mailing Address | 1261 SIMMS WOODS RD, DOVER, DE 19901-2320 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 3, 2024 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NFM INC |
| Sep 14, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage COUNTY BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 17, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Feb 14, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0D12073137 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5461 / 001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 6, 2010 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 2010-172355 |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1261 SIMMS WOODS RD, DOVER, DE 19901-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 17, 2024 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, SOURCEPOINT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000492829 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 3, 2024 |
| Book Page | 12974/252 |
| Instrument | 2024-492829 |
| Name | NFM INC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | LINTHICUM HEIGHTS, MD 21090 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1261 SIMMS WOODS RD, DOVER, DE 19901-2320 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 28, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 77 WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3846 |
| Document Number | 0000481021 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 14, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12670/124 |
| Instrument | 2023-481021 |
| Name | COUNTY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | REHOBOTH BEACH, DE 19971 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $195.00 | $6,800 Land $5,400 Building $1,400 |
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
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 97% of the US · lower than 87% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 7 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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