Kent County property record for 148 Orchard Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,112 sqft · built 1952 |
| Lot Size | 0.26 acres (11,326 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $167,500 (May 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $1,395 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2021 Mortgage May 2020 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.17-05-47.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.17-05-47.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,112 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1952 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1952 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,326 sqft (0.26 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 191 ft deep x 48.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16893 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4446 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | MORRIS ESTATES, LOT #12 148 ORCHARD AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | MORRIS ESTATES |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2049 |
| Census Tract | 41300 |
148 Orchard Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2019.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4446 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
| May 13, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| May 29, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit EMBRACE HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 29, 2019 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 24, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2019362630 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9610 / 123 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4446 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000406774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10748/149 |
| Instrument | 2021-406774 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Address | PONTIAC, MI 48341 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4446 |
| Document Number | 0000386683 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE DOVER DE 199014446, DOVER, DE 19901-4446 |
| Document Number | 0000386683 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 010208/000001 |
| Instrument | 386683 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 31, 2050 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Property Address | 148 ORCHARD AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4446 |
| Document Number | 0000362630 |
| Book / Page | 009610 / 000123 |
| Instrument Date | May 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 362630 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 11, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,187.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 429 S CARTER RD SMYRNA DE 199771708, SMYRNA, DE 19977-1708 |
| Document Number | 362631 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 29, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009610/000127 |
| Instrument | 362631 |
| Name | EMBRACE HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | MIDDLETOWN, RI 02842 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 28, 2049 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2026 property tax bill for 148 Orchard Ave was $1,395, up 5.8% 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 | $1,395.00 (+5.84%) | $224,200 Land $89,100 Building $135,100 |
| 2025 | $1,318.00 | |
| 2023 | $768.00 | $26,100 Land $9,800 Building $16,300 |
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 148 Orchard Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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.
Wildfire risk around 148 Orchard 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 192 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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