257 Front St, Leipsic (Dover), DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 257 Front St, Leipsic, DE 19901 · Last verified July 2026

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 1 ba · 1,824 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.13 acres (5,663 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$260,000 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$1,724 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Mar 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone AE (high risk)
APN4-13-039.10-01-20.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN4-13-039.10-01-20.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • LC13039.100120.00/000
  • 22088

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Plumbing Fixtures5 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,824 sqft Living Area
Basement Area384 sqft
Unfinished Basement384 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area5,663 sqft (0.13 acres)
Lot Dimensions151 ft deep x 0.1 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area128 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemHVAC
SewerConnected
Water SourceWell

Location & Zoning

Account Number22088
Street Address257 FRONT ST
CityLEIPSIC
StateDE
Zip19901-1736
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionN. SD. FRONT ST., LEIPSIC, 5,540 SQ. FT. 257 FRONT STREET
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1038
Census Tract43202

Owner

Source: Kent County records · APN 4-13-039.10-01-20.00-000

Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address265 FRONT ST, LEIPSIC, DE 19901-1736
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jul 02, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Mar 15, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
PIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
Apr 05, 2018Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
ACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 02, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 02, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 05, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026539279
Deed Book / Page14288 / 77
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

July 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJul 02, 2026
Property Address257 FRONT ST, LEIPSIC, DE 19901-1736
Document Number0000539279
Book / Page14288 / 77
Instrument DateJun 27, 2026
Instrument2026539279
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 22, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$1,050,400.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety
Address265 FRONT ST, LEIPSIC, DE 19901-1736

March 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address257 FRONT ST, LEIPSIC, DE 19901-1736
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 01, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000411696
DateMar 15, 2021
Book Page10884/306
Instrument2021-411696
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressNEWARK, DE 19711
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2051

April 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 05, 2018
Property Address257 FRONT ST, LEIPSIC, DE 19901-1736
Document Number0000338354
Book / Page9069 / 321
Instrument DateApr 03, 2018
Instrument2018-338354
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 06, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$6,200.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address634 E FORT AVE, 634, BALTIMORE, MD 21230-4723

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5906 SPRUCE MILL DR, YARDLEY, PA 19067-7226

Mortgage

Document Number0000338355
DateApr 05, 2018
Instrument2018-338355
Lender
NameACADEMY MORTGAGE CORP
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 01, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityLeipsic Town
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2025$1,724.00 (+188.29%)$290,900 (+1,347.26%) Land $165,400 Building $125,500
2023$598.00$20,100 Land $3,200 Building $16,900

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone AE
Flood HazardHigh
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
Special Flood Hazard AreaYes
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired (federally backed mortgages)
FloodwayNo
Base Flood Elevation9.0 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 20% of the US · above 47% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 9,091 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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