Kent County property record for 26 Lotus St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 989 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $251,900 (Jan 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,500 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.17-04-70.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.17-04-70.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 989 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1941 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 129 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16411 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 26 LOTUS ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4426 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | SOUTH DOVER HEIGHTS, LOT #41 26 LOTUS ST. |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DOVER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | 41 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 41300 |
26 Lotus St is owned by an individual who bought it in January 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 57 CHANTICLEER CIR, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-5423 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 2, 2024 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK |
| Jul 14, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 2, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024486569 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12810 / 314 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000455089 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Property Address | 26 LOTUS ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000486569 |
| Book / Page | 12810 / 331 |
| Map Reference | MB M VOL 12 PG 218 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 27, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2024-486569 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,297.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 E LOOCKERMAN ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 57 CHANTICLEER CIR, CAMDEN WYOMING, DE 19934-5423 |
| Document Number | 0000486570 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 2, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-486570 |
| Name | FIRST CITIZENS COMMUNITY BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2054 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 14, 2022 |
| Property Address | 26 LOTUS ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000455089 |
| Book / Page | 12030 / 271 |
| Map Reference | MB M VOL 12 PG 218 |
| Instrument Date | May 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-455089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 E LOOCKERMAN ST, 720, DOVER, DE 19901-7418 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 720 E LOOCKERMAN ST, DOVER, DE 19901-7418 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 26 Lotus St was $1,500, up 5.9% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,500.00 (+5.86%) | $241,100 Land $83,300 Building $157,800 |
| 2025 | $1,417.00 | |
| 2023 | $838.00 | $28,500 Land $9,500 Building $19,000 |
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 26 Lotus St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 2 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 26 Lotus St 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 192 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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