20 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 20 S State St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 3,504 sqft · built 1895
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$422,500 (May 2021)
Tax Bill$2,213 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesOct 2023 Line of Credit
May 2021 Sale & Line of Credit
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-077.05-04-24.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-077.05-04-24.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05077.050424.00/000
  • 13022

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures15 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms13 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,504 sqft Living Area

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1895
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1895
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number13022
Street Address20 S STATE ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-7336
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG0
Legal DescriptionW. SD. S. STATE ST., 7,510 SQ. FT. 20 SOUTH STATE STREET
Legal SubdivisionBRADFORD CITY ADDITION
Legal Lot Number21
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract41300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Victorian Dover Historic District
listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address453 SACKETT CT, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-3505
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 6, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit
THE BANK OF DELMARVA
May 11, 2021Deed, Transfer · Line of Credit
THE BANK OF DELMARVA
May 2, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
UNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 11, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 10, 2008 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021417835
Deed Book / Page11058 / 275
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

October 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address20 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 20, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 SACKETT CT, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-3505
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000482360
DateOct 6, 2023
Book Page12704/29
Instrument2023-482360
Lender
NameTHE BANK OF DELMARVA
TypeBank
AddressSALISBURY, MD 21801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Change FrequencyMonthly

May 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMay 11, 2021
Property Address20 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7336
Document Number0000417835
Book / Page11058 / 275
Instrument DateMay 5, 2021
Instrument2021-417835
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 21, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$10,562.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address453 SACKETT CT, SEVERNA PARK, MD 21146-3505

Mortgage

Document Number0000417836
DateMay 11, 2021
Book Page11058/280
Instrument2021-417836
Lender
NameTHE BANK OF DELMARVA
TypeBank
AddressSALISBURY, MD 21801
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address20 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7336
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000317952
DateMay 2, 2017
Book Page8598/036
Instrument2017-317952
Lender
NameUNION HOME MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
AddressSTRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMay 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,213.00 (+5.89%)$355,700 (+592.02%) Land $88,200 Building $267,500
2025$2,090.00 (+38.23%)
2023$1,512.00$51,400 Land $6,800 Building $44,600

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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