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420 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 420 S State St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,591 sqft · built 1850
Lot Size0.57 acres (24,829 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$420,000 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$2,383 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-077.09-03-47.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-077.09-03-47.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05077.090347.00/000
  • 5922

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures11 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,591 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1850
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1850
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialBrick
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Lot Area24,829 sqft (0.57 acres)
Lot Dimensions490 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
PorchSlab
Porch Area156 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number5922
Street Address420 S STATE ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-6724
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG0
Legal Description420 S. STATE ST., DOVER
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2032
Census Tract41300

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Dover Green Historic District
listed 1977 · 79 contributing resources · NRIS 77000383

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing Address420 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6724
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 15, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 26, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2023478508
Deed Book / Page12603 / 44
Last Transfer DateJun 27, 2024
Transfer Doc0000498148
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateAug 15, 2023
Property Address420 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6724
Document Number0000478508
Book / Page12603 / 44
Instrument DateJul 14, 2023
Instrument2023-478508
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 1, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$10,500.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address478 N EAST AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-3913

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address420 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6724

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,383.00 (+5.86%)$383,000 (-) Land $114,600 Building $268,400
2025$2,251.00 (+12.49%)$383,000 (+463.24%) Land $114,600 Building $268,400
2023$2,001.00 (+3.41%)$68,000 (-) Land $38,100 Building $29,900
2022$1,935.00$68,000 Land $38,100 Building $29,900

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.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 25, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies2 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemDOVER WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2024
Lead2 ppb (2024–2026)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 268 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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