Kent County property record for 427 Willis Branch Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,445 sqft · built 2020 |
| Lot Size | 0.24 acres (10,454 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $297,012 (May 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $2,825 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Mortgage May 2020 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-037.03-03-32.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-037.03-03-32.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,445 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 1,079 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 684 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 395 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2020 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2020 |
| Architectural Style | Contemporary |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 10,454 sqft (0.24 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 136 ft deep x 84.8 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 410 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 78 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Account Number | 89723 |
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| Street Address | 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-1786 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | HIDDEN BROOK SUBD LOT 157 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN BROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 157 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1135 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
427 Willis Branch Dr is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1786 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Commercial Mortgage WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
| May 4, 2020 | Grant Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 4, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020385042 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10165 / 301 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1786 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000382947 |
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| Date | Apr 1, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10108/149 |
| Instrument | 2020-382947 |
| Name | WILMINGTON TRUST NA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | GUILFORD, CT 06437 |
| Type | Commercial Mortgage |
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| Document Type | Grant Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | May 4, 2020 |
| Property Address | 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1786 |
| Document Number | 0000385042 |
| Book / Page | 010165 / 000301 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2020 |
| Instrument | 385042 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $7,425.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Community Property |
| Address | 427 WILLIS BRANCH DR DOVER DE 19904, DOVER, DE 19904 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 427 Willis Branch Dr was $2,825, down 9.5% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,825.00 (-9.46%) | $507,800 Land $92,100 Building $415,700 |
| 2025 | $3,120.00 | |
| 2023 | $3,291.00 | $58,500 Land $3,800 Building $54,700 |
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 427 Willis Branch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 risk around 427 Willis Branch Dr is low, with 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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