Kent County property record for 157 Main St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 2,814 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,810 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,444 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | 4-14-078.08-01-19.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 4-14-078.08-01-19.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,814 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 14,810 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 210 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Mixed |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 560 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 22344 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 157 MAIN ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4803 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | NA |
| Legal Description | W SD MAIN ST LITTLE CREEK 157 MAIN STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3003 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
157 Main St is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in February 2006.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 157 MAIN ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4803 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 2, 2006 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000043679 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 157 Main St was $1,444, 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 | Little Creek Town |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,444.00 (+5.79%) | $230,200 (-) Land $55,200 Building $175,000 |
| 2025 | $1,365.00 | $230,200 Land $55,200 Building $175,000 |
| 2023 | $1,014.00 | $34,100 Land $5,900 Building $28,200 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 157 Main St in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | 10.0 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 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 157 Main St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 47% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 71 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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