Kent County property record for 1420 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,608 sqft · built 1995 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,969 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.15-03-33.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.15-03-33.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,608 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1995 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1995 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 115 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 36 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 7865 |
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| Street Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4058 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE, LOT #141 1420 S. HANCOCK AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | INDEPENDENCE VILLAGE |
| Legal Lot Number | 141 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage KEYSTONE FUNDING |
| Dec 15, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jan 2, 2018 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Deed Document Number | 2026543470 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14400 / 137 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000333059 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Document Number | 0000543470 |
| Book / Page | 14400 / 137 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026543470 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,353,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Document Number | 0000543471, |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026543471 |
| Name | KEYSTONE FUNDING |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Number | 0000543472, |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14400/166 |
| Instrument | 2026543472 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000403030 |
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| Date | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10635/1 |
| Instrument | 2020-403030 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Document Number | 0000333059 |
| Book / Page | 008949 / 000069 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Instrument | 333059 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | WFG LENDER SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1420 S HANCOCK AVE DOVER DE 199014058, DOVER, DE 19901-4058 |
| Document Number | 333060 |
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| Date | Jan 2, 2018 |
| Book Page | 008949/000073 |
| Instrument | 333060 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2048 |
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 | $1,969.00 (+5.86%) | $316,500 (-) Land $64,100 Building $252,400 |
| 2025 | $1,860.00 (+34.2%) | $316,500 (+571.97%) Land $64,100 Building $252,400 |
| 2023 | $1,386.00 | $47,100 Land $7,300 Building $39,800 |
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 | 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.
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 |
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| 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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