Kent County property record for 31 S New St, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,434 sqft · built 1914 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,148 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.05-03-09.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.05-03-09.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,434 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1914 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1914 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 151 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 168 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 11311 |
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| Street Address | 31 S NEW ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3230 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RG1 |
| Legal Description | E. SIDE OF NEW ST., LOT 9000 SQ. FT., 31 S. NEW ST. |
| Legal Lot Number | 15 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Victorian Dover Historic District listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
31 S New St is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 31 S NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3230 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Tenants by the Entirety |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Jan 19, 2023 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MY MORTGAGE INC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
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| Last Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 21, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 19, 2025 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026540608 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14321 / 81 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Property Address | 31 S NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000540608 |
| Book / Page | 14321 / 81 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026540608 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,010,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 31 S NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000540609, |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026540609 |
| Name | MORTGAGE SERVICES |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.48% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000540610, |
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| Date | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14321/113 |
| Instrument | 2026540610 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 6.48% |
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| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Property Address | 31 S NEW ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3230 |
| Document Number | 0000467661 |
| Book / Page | 12333 / 250 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 17, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-467661 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 30, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 29 MONTCLAIR DR, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4545 |
| Document Number | 0000467662 |
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| Date | Jan 19, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12333/254 |
| Instrument | 2023-467662 |
| Name | MY MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | CROFTON, MD 21114 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2053 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 31 S New St was $1,148, 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 |
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| 2026 | $1,148.00 (+5.9%) | $184,500 (-) Land $41,700 Building $142,800 |
| 2025 | $1,084.00 | $184,500 Land $41,700 Building $142,800 |
| 2023 | $500.00 | $17,000 Land $3,000 Building $14,000 |
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 31 S New St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1992.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1992) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jan 1992 · Severe Coastal Storm |
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 31 S New 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% of Delaware |
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| 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 |
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| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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 395 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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