1430 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 1430 S Hancock Ave, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 1,303 sqft · built 1994
Lot Size0.18 acres (7,841 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$1,712,000 (Dec 2021)
Tax Bill$1,588 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale
Dec 2021 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-068.15-03-28.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-068.15-03-28.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05068.150328.00/000
  • 7870

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures8 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,303 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1994
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1994
Architectural StyleRanch
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,841 sqft (0.18 acres)
Lot Dimensions115 ft deep x 70 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area20 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number7870
Street Address1430 S HANCOCK AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-4058
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal DescriptionINDEPENDENCE VILLAGE, LOT #146 1430 S. HANCOCK AVE.
Legal SubdivisionINDEPENDENCE VILLAGE
Legal Lot Number146
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1010
Census Tract41000

Owner

1430 S Hancock Ave is owned by a company that bought it in December 2021.

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address4700 WISSAHICKON AVE, 126, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19144-4248
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 4, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Dec 13, 2021Deed, Transfer
May 16, 2019Grant Deed, Mortgage · Line of Credit
WILMINGTON SVGS FUND SOCIETY F

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 13, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJul 30, 2009 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2021438589
Deed Book / Page11611 / 1
Prior Transfer DateJul 20, 2009
Prior Transfer Doc0000153522
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateSep 4, 2026
Property Address1430 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058
Document Number0000543728
Book / Page14408 / 9
Instrument DateJun 30, 2026
Instrument2026543728
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany

December 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateDec 13, 2021
Property Address1430 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058
Document Number0000438589
Book / Page11611 / 1
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 11
Instrument DateDec 1, 2021
Instrument2021-438589
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 27, 2022

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$48,800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address130 N 18TH ST # ST3000, 130, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19103-2768

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address120 PROSPECT ST, READING, PA 19606-2871

May 2019: Grant Deed, Mortgage

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMay 16, 2019
Property Address1430 S HANCOCK AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4058
Book / Page009592 / 000126
Instrument DateApr 24, 2019
Instrument361821
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMay 24, 2019
Title CompanyLIEN SOLUTIONS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address3821 LANCASTER PIKE WILMINGTON DE 198051512, WILMINGTON, DE 19805-1512

Mortgage

Document Number0000361821
DateMay 16, 2019
Book Page009592/000126
Instrument361821
Lender
NameWILMINGTON SVGS FUND SOCIETY F
Address500 DELAWARE AVE # 12TH, WILMINGTON, DE 19801-1490
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount on Record
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 1430 S Hancock Ave was $1,588, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,588.00 (+5.87%)$255,300 Land $64,100 Building $191,200
2025$1,500.00
2023$1,118.00$38,000 Land $7,300 Building $30,700

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1430 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies1 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2011)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimAug 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

Wildfire risk around 1430 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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 200 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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