Kent County property record for 143 Colony Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,203 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.29 acres (12,632 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $340,000 (Jun 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,040 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2022 Sale Dec 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.06-05-31.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.06-05-31.00-000 |
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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 | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,203 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 12,632 sqft (0.29 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 71.6 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 180 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9390 |
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| Street Address | 143 COLONY DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2688 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE, SEC. 2, LOT 137 143 COLONY DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE - 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 137 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
143 Colony Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in June 2022.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 COLONY DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2688 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2022 | Deed, Transfer |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| May 12, 2017 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage 1ST PREFERENCE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022454234 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12010 / 67 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Property Address | 143 COLONY DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2688 |
| Document Number | 0000454234 |
| Book / Page | 12010 / 67 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 13, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-454234 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 7, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,500.00 |
| 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 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 143 COLONY DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2688 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | TITLE365 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000403182 |
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| Date | Dec 16, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10638/228 |
| Instrument | 2020-403182 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 323 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2047 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 143 COLONY DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2688 |
| Document Number | 0000318680 |
| Book / Page | 8615 / 070 |
| Instrument Date | May 10, 2017 |
| Instrument | 2017-318680 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 COLONY DR, 143, DOVER, DE 19904-2688 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 368 LAKE DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1358 |
| Document Number | 0000318681 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 8615/073 |
| Instrument | 2017-318681 |
| Name | 1ST PREFERENCE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | NOTTINGHAM, MD 21236 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2047 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 143 Colony Dr was $2,040, 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 | $2,040.00 (+5.86%) | $327,900 Land $109,400 Building $218,500 |
| 2025 | $1,927.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,760.00 | $59,800 Land $11,100 Building $48,700 |
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 143 Colony Dr 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 | 5 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 143 Colony Dr 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% 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 491 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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