Kent County property record for 511 N American Ave Ext, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
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| Details | 2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,664 sqft · built 1955 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,599 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2021 Mortgage Aug 2019 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.17-01-17.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.17-01-17.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,664 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 996 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 300 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 696 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1955 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1955 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 65 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Area | 284 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
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| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 13061 |
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| Street Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-3807 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | E. SD. AMERICAN AVE., LOT #31 & N. 15' #32, 511 N AMERICAN AVE EXT |
| Legal Subdivision | THOMAS B EMORY |
| Legal Lot Number | 31 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 40900 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Victorian Dover Historic District listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
511 N American Ave Ext is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in October 2011.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
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| Mailing Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
| Aug 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
| Jul 20, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000196875 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 11, 2021 |
| Title Company | SERVICELINK |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000425588 |
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| Date | Aug 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11267/51 |
| Instrument | 2021-425588 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW LOAN SERVICING LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | MIAMI, FL 33146 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 336 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000367944 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 8, 2019 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 28, 2019 |
| Title Company | ALTA TITLE INSURANCE COMMITMENT, ALTA TITLE INS COMMITMENT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT DOVER DE 199013807, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000367944 |
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| Date | Aug 22, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009735/000285 |
| Instrument | 367944 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
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| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 21, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000345002 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 20, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 9, 2018 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 511 N AMERICAN AVENUE EXT DOVER DE 199013807, DOVER, DE 19901-3807 |
| Document Number | 0000345002 |
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| Date | Jul 27, 2018 |
| Book Page | 009221/000177 |
| Instrument | 345002 |
| Name | ATLANTIC HM LOANS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 26, 2048 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 511 N American Ave Ext was $1,599, up 5.8% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,599.00 (+5.82%) | $257,100 Land $90,800 Building $166,300 |
| 2025 | $1,511.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,265.00 | $43,000 Land $15,200 Building $27,800 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes and is not a market price estimate.
FEMA maps place 511 N American Ave Ext in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2002–2013) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 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 risk around 511 N American Ave Ext is low, with less than 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 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
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| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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 | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 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 400 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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