Kent County property record for 1959 Highland Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 944 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.42 acres (18,295 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $350,000 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,998 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Feb 2024 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-095.05-02-05.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-095.05-02-05.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Half Baths | 2 Half Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 9 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 944 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 944 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 944 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Lot Area | 18,295 sqft (0.42 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 170 ft deep x 120 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 38637 |
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| Street Address | 1959 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6220 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | W. SD. HIGHLAND AVE., SHADY LANE DEV., LOT #B-20 |
| Legal Subdivision | SHADY LANE |
| Legal Lot Number | B-20 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1031 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1959 HIGHLAND AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-6220 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Oct 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Oct 8, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2024501516 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13218 / 272 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000489277 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2024 |
| Property Address | 1959 HIGHLAND AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-6220 |
| Document Number | 0000489277 |
| Book / Page | 12880 / 72 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-489277 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 15, 2024 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Common |
| Address | 503 STARBOARD LN, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-8974 |
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 | $1,998.00 (+18.36%) | $321,200 (+605.93%) Land $94,300 Building $226,900 |
| 2025 | $1,688.00 (+60.46%) | |
| 2023 | $1,052.00 | $45,500 Land $10,400 Building $35,100 |
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.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2006–2023) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2023 · other causes |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 95% of the US · lower than 81% 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 282 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 300 / 20 |
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