Kent County property record for 40 Lotus St, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,800 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.27 acres (11,761 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $195,000 (Dec 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,635 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2025 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.17-04-68.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.17-04-68.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,800 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 624 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 624 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 11,761 sqft (0.27 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 158 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 5474 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 40 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 44 & 25' LOT 43 40 LOTUS STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | SOUTH DOVER HEIGHTS |
| Legal Lot Number | S,43 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2052 |
| Census Tract | 41300 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 525 CONCORD BRIDGE PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-5205 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Partnership |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 10, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2025526514 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13930 / 47 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 13, 2006 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000051476 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Property Address | 40 LOTUS ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4426 |
| Document Number | 0000526514 |
| Book / Page | 13930 / 47 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-526514 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 1, 2026 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,875.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 309 GREENWAY CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-1370 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 CONCORD BRIDGE PL, NEWARK, DE 19702-5205 |
| Document Number | 0000526515 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-526515 |
| Name | JAMES MCALLISTER |
|---|---|
| Type | Private Party |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Term | 12 Months |
| Due | Dec 5, 2026 |
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 | $1,635.00 (+56.61%) | $262,800 (-) Land $89,600 Building $173,200 |
| 2025 | $1,044.00 (+89.13%) | $262,800 (+723.82%) Land $89,600 Building $173,200 |
| 2023 | $552.00 | $31,900 Land $9,800 Building $22,100 |
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 |
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 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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