Kent County property record for 479 Josie Ave, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,652 sqft · built 1998 |
| Lot Size | 0.52 acres (22,651 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $139,900 (Jan 1998) |
| Tax Bill | $2,216 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Reverse Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 4-00-047.03-04-11.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 4-00-047.03-04-11.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 8 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,652 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 1998 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1998 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 22,651 sqft (0.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 180 ft deep x 125 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Well |
| Account Number | 69660 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 479 JOSIE AVE |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-2800 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RS1 |
| Legal Description | MOORES MEADOWS SUBD LOT 11 479 JOSIE AVENUE |
| Legal Subdivision | MOORES MEADOWS |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3023 |
| Census Tract | 40501 |
479 Josie Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 1998.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 479 JOSIE AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-2800 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 1, 1998 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1998247 99 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 479 JOSIE AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-2800 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 479 JOSIE AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-2800 |
| Document Number | 0000485134 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Book Page | 12773/289 |
| Instrument | 2023-485134 |
| Name | LONGBRIDGE FINANCIAL LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Reverse Mortgage Lender |
| Address | MAHWAH, NJ 07495 |
| Type | Reverse Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 880 Months |
| Due | Mar 5, 2097 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 8.25% |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Type Change Date | Jan 1, 2024 |
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 13.2% |
The 2026 property tax bill for 479 Josie Ave was $2,216, up 8.6% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,216.00 (+8.63%) | $332,800 Land $108,300 Building $224,500 |
| 2025 | $2,040.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,486.00 | $49,500 Land $5,600 Building $43,900 |
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.
FEMA maps place 479 Josie Ave 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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 479 Josie Ave 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 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 | GARRISON LAKE PUMP DISTRICT private · serves 17,148 people · EPA ID DE0000004 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 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 204 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 |
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