Kent County property record for 40 Houston St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,758 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $289,000 (Sep 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $2,041 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2021 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-00-086.10-03-85.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-00-086.10-03-85.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,758 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 144 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 72624 |
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| Street Address | 40 HOUSTON ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-5270 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | ST JONES COMMONS LTD LOT 3 40 HOUSTON STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | ST JONES COMMONS |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2017 |
| Census Tract | 41200 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 40 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 12, 2017 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer · VA Mortgage ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Sep 21, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jul 12, 2017 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021430413 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11393 / 84 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 27, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000279898 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Property Address | 40 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270 |
| Document Number | 0000430413 |
| Book / Page | 11393 / 84 |
| Map Reference | MB 110 PG 25 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-430413 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 13, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,780.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 40 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270 |
| Document Number | 0000430414 |
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| Date | Sep 21, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-430414 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Property Address | 40 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270 |
| Document Number | 0000322139 |
| Book / Page | 008694 / 000272 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Instrument | 322139 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,375.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 40 HOUSTON ST DOVER DE 199015270, DOVER, DE 19901-5270 |
| Document Number | 322141 |
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| Date | Jul 12, 2017 |
| Book Page | 008694/000279 |
| Instrument | 322141 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 11, 2047 |
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 | $2,041.00 (+18.39%) | $330,100 (+537.26%) Land $69,300 Building $260,800 |
| 2025 | $1,724.00 (+2.38%) | |
| 2023 | $1,684.00 | $51,800 Land $11,000 Building $40,800 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2009–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2013 · rainfall accumulation |
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 | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
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