Kent County property record for 42 S Edgehill Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,956 sqft · built 1957 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $315,000 (Jun 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,551 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2026 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.06-02-34.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.06-02-34.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 10 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,956 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,064 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 360 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 704 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1957 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1957 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.22 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 140 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 12545 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 42 S EDGEHILL AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-7406 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | EDGEHILL, S. 30' LOT #5 & N. 40' LOT #4, 42 S. EDGEHILL AVE. |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEHILL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 4-5 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2018 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
42 S Edgehill Ave is owned by an individual who bought it in June 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 26 S EDGEHILL AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-7406 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 30, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026539019 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14279 / 206 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Property Address | 42 S EDGEHILL AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-7406 |
| Document Number | 0000539019 |
| Book / Page | 14279 / 206 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539019 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,272,600.00 |
| 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 | Sole Owner |
| Document Number | 0000539020, |
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| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026539020 |
| Name | CROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000539021, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14279/238 |
| Instrument | 2026539021 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 6.36% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 42 S Edgehill Ave was $1,551, 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 | $1,551.00 (+5.87%) | $249,300 (-) Land $79,300 Building $170,000 |
| 2025 | $1,465.00 | $249,300 Land $79,300 Building $170,000 |
| 2023 | $1,256.00 | $42,700 Land $11,400 Building $31,300 |
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 42 S Edgehill Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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.
Wildfire risk around 42 S Edgehill Ave 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 224 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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