Kent County property record for 1404 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,760 sqft · built 1988 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $233,000 (Apr 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,897 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Mortgage Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.15-03-40.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.15-03-40.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,760 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1988 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1988 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 107 ft deep x 92.2 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 294 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6543 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1404 S HANCOCK AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4099 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE, LOT #1 1404 S. HANCOCK AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1019 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
1404 S Hancock Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in April 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1404 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4099 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
| Apr 24, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage GUARANTEED RATE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 24, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 9, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020384336 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10144 / 263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1404 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4099 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 14, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000428757 |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11349/56 |
| Instrument | 2021-428757 |
| Name | PLAZA HOME MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | JACKSONVILLE, FL 32256 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1404 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4099 |
| Document Number | 0000384336 |
| Book / Page | 010144 / 000263 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 384336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 1404 S HANCOCK AVE DOVER DE 199014099, DOVER, DE 19901-4099 |
| Document Number | 384337 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 24, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010144/000267 |
| Instrument | 384337 |
| Name | GUARANTEED RATE |
|---|---|
| Address | CHICAGO, IL 60640 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 23, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1404 S Hancock Ave was $1,897, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,897.00 (+5.86%) | $304,900 Land $67,700 Building $237,200 |
| 2025 | $1,792.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,766.00 | $60,000 Land $7,400 Building $52,600 |
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.
FEMA maps place 1404 S Hancock Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 1 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 1404 S Hancock Ave 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 200 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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