Kent County property record for 285 Samuel Paynter Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,120 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $1,667 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Mortgage Jun 2026 Mortgage + 3 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-085.16-02-83.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-085.16-02-83.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,120 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,120 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 720 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 400 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 105 ft deep x 80.4 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16575 |
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| Street Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-5430 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | RODNEY VILLAGE SEC 3 BLK J LOT 20 & PART OF 21 |
| Legal Subdivision | RODNEY VILLAGE - SECTION 4 |
| Legal Block | J |
| Legal Lot Number | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 41500 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
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| Mailing Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage E HOME LOANS |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage E HOME LOANS |
| Oct 17, 2019 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 22, 2017 | Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CALIBER HM LOANS |
| Apr 10, 2017 | Trustee's Deed, Foreclosure ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Deed Sale | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Prior Sale | Oct 17, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2026538627 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14268 / 216 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000538627 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Property Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000539630 |
| Book / Page | 14297 / 131 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539630 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000539630, |
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| Date | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14297/131 |
| Instrument | 2026539630 |
| Name | E HOME LOANS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.53% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Property Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000538627 |
| Book / Page | 14268 / 216 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2026538627 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000538628, |
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| Date | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026538628 |
| Name | E HOME LOANS |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2055 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Property Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000371608 |
| Book / Page | 9826 / 171 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 59 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 7, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-371608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,620.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, 285, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000371609 |
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| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 2019-371609 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2049 |
| Document Number | 0000371610 |
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| Date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9826/195 |
| Instrument | 2019-371610 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
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| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Property Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000324960 |
| Book / Page | 008759 / 000243 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 18, 2017 |
| Instrument | 324960 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 29, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,197.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR DOVER DE 199045430, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 324961 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008759/000247 |
| Instrument | 324961 |
| Name | CALIBER HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | IRVING, TX 75063 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2047 |
| Document Type | Trustee's Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 10, 2017 |
| Property Address | 285 SAMUEL PAYNTER DR, DOVER, DE 19904-5430 |
| Document Number | 0000316695 |
| Book / Page | 008571 / 000081 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2017 |
| Instrument | 316695 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Company |
| Address | 1090 NORTHCHASE PKWY SE #300 MARIETTA GA 300676402, 300, MARIETTA, GA 30067-6402 |
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 | $1,667.00 (+17.31%) | $239,200 (-) Land $63,800 Building $175,400 |
| 2025 | $1,421.00 (+5.73%) | $239,200 (+568.16%) Land $63,800 Building $175,400 |
| 2023 | $1,344.00 | $35,800 Land $9,800 Building $26,000 |
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.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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 465 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 |
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