5 S Independence Blvd, Dover, DE 19904 Property Records

Kent County property record for 5 S Independence Blvd, Dover, DE 19904

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,690 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,019 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$219,000 (Dec 2018)
Tax Bill$1,707 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Mortgage
Dec 2018 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-076.10-01-09.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-076.10-01-09.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05076.100109.00/000
  • 17019

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms7 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,690 sqft Living Area
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1985
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area10,019 sqft (0.23 acres)
Lot Dimensions120 ft deep x 85.5 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area288 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchPorch
Porch Area179 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number17019
Street Address5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19904-3381
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG2
Legal DescriptionWOODMILL LOT 4 5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD
Legal SubdivisionWOODMILL
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1067
Census Tract41400

Owner

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD, DOVER, DE 19904-3381
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 27, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
M & T BANK
Dec 12, 2018Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
M & T BANK

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleDec 12, 2018 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 16, 2015 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2018353351
Deed Book / Page9404 / 171
Prior Transfer DateApr 25, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc0000255593
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD, DOVER, DE 19904-3381
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 16, 2024
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD, DOVER, DE 19904-3381

Mortgage

Document Number0000486295
DateDec 27, 2023
Book Page12803/318
Instrument2023-486295
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
AddressGETZVILLE, NY 14068
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term479 Months
DueNov 1, 2063

December 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateDec 12, 2018
Property Address5 S INDEPENDENCE BLVD, DOVER, DE 19904-3381
Document Number0000353351
Book / Page9404 / 171
Map ReferenceMB 18 PG 52
Instrument DateNov 28, 2018
Instrument2018-353351
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021
Title CompanyOLD REPUBLIC NATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,398.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000353352
DateDec 12, 2018
Instrument2018-353352
Lender
NameM & T BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueDec 1, 2048

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$1,707.00 (+5.83%)$274,400 (+497.82%) Land $86,200 Building $188,200
2025$1,613.00 (+19.39%)
2023$1,351.00$45,900 Land $9,200 Building $36,700

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.

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims1 (2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 1
Most Recent ClaimJul 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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 252 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
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

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