Kent County property record for 438 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 · Last verified February 2024
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,590 sqft · built 1890 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $490,000 (Dec 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,183 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.09-03-55.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.09-03-55.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 8 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,590 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,500 sqft |
| Basement Area | 910 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 910 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1890 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 105 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 318 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 11866 |
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| Old Parcel Number | ED05077.090355.00/000 |
| Street Address | 438 S STATE ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6724 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | COR. STATE & WATER STS., DOVER 438 S. STATE STREET |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2032 |
| Census Tract | 41300 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-077.09-03-55.00-000
Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified February 2024
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Owner Type | Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Dec 13, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2023-485780 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12790 / 337 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 438 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6724 |
| Document Number | 0000485780 |
| Book / Page | 12790 / 337 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-485780 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $12,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000485781 |
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| Date | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-485781 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | SBA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified February 2024
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,183.00 | $40,200 Land $23,700 Building $16,500 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100010413002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 2 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force 2 of 2 on primary residences |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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: NPS National Register of Historic Places · August 1, 2026 release · Last verified October 2026
| Historic District | Within the Dover Green Historic District listed 1977 · 79 contributing resources · NRIS 77000383 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
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