Kent County property record for 1970 Highland Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,080 sqft · built 1975 |
| Lot Size | 0.43 acres (18,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $245,000 (Feb 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,579 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 7-00-095.06-01-05.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 7-00-095.06-01-05.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,080 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 852 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 852 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1975 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1975 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 18,731 sqft (0.43 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 199 ft deep x 95 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 475 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 309 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 34084 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1970 HIGHLAND AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6221 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | SHADY LANE DEV LOT C-12 1970 HIGHLAND AVE |
| Legal Subdivision | ELLIOTT SURVEYING |
| Legal Lot Number | C |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1053 |
| Census Tract | 41600 |
1970 Highland Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2010.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1970 HIGHLAND AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-6221 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 5, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2010164461 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5303 / 168 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 1970 Highland Ave was $1,579, up 25.9% 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 | $1,579.00 (+25.92%) | $337,800 Land $95,100 Building $242,700 |
| 2025 | $1,254.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,351.00 | $58,400 Land $14,100 Building $44,300 |
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 1970 Highland Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2006.
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.
Wildfire risk around 1970 Highland 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 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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