Kent County property record for 1543 Cypress Branch Rd, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 1,615 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.5 acres (21,780 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $53,000 (Sep 1987) |
| Tax Bill | $1,147 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-095.11-01-36.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-095.11-01-36.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,615 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 872 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 872 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 21,780 sqft (0.5 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 134 ft deep x 186 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 72 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 38914 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1543 CYPRESS BRANCH RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6801 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RMH |
| Legal Description | S.W. SD. CO.RD. #363, 0.4009 A. 1543 CYPRESS BRANCH RD. |
| Legal Subdivision | VILLAGE LEBANON NORTH MURDERKI |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | CENTRAL KENT |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3010 |
| Census Tract | 42203 |
1543 Cypress Branch Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 1987.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1543 CYPRESS BRANCH RD, DOVER, DE 19901-6801 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 1, 1987 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1987430269 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1543 Cypress Branch Rd was $1,147, up 22.7% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Caesar Rodney School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,147.00 (+22.67%) | $229,700 Land $95,000 Building $134,700 |
| 2025 | $935.00 | |
| 2023 | $673.00 | $25,700 Land $6,700 Building $19,000 |
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 1543 Cypress Branch Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 1543 Cypress Branch Rd 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 | CHURCH CREEK (AWC) private · serves 9,654 people · EPA ID DE00A0428 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023–2025) 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 257 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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