Kent County property record for 531 Pear St, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,440 sqft · built 1963 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $250,000 (Mar 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,587 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Mortgage + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-067.20-01-29.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-067.20-01-29.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,440 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 576 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 576 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1963 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1963 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 139 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 9140 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 531 PEAR ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2928 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | FAIRVIEW DEV., LAKE- WOOD MANOR, LOT #120, 531 PEAR ST., 8,324 SF |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKEWOOD MANOR |
| Legal Lot Number | 120 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 43300 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2022 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FIRST HOME BANK |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jul 8, 2019 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Jun 8, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2022 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Nov 1, 2006 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2022446731 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11821 / 281 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 22, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000255706 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Property Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000446731 |
| Book / Page | 11821 / 281 |
| Map Reference | MB 3 PG 61 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 11, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-446731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Apr 14, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $5,000.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 841 MC QUAIL RD, 841, SMYRNA, DE 19977-9615 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Tenants in Severalty |
| Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Document Number | 0000446732 |
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| Date | Mar 15, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022-446732 |
| Name | FIRST HOME BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 19, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000435293 |
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| Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11522/203 |
| Instrument | 2021-435293 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
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| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000364900 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Book Page | 9664/291 |
| Instrument | 2019-364900 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2049 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 531 PEAR ST, DOVER, DE 19904-2928 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Title Company | INSPIRE CLOSING SERVICES LLC |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000387239 |
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| Date | Jun 8, 2020 |
| Book Page | 10224/194 |
| Instrument | 2020-387239 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | MOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 350 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2049 |
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 | $1,587.00 (+5.87%) | $255,100 (+641.57%) Land $84,500 Building $170,600 |
| 2025 | $1,499.00 (+48.12%) | |
| 2023 | $1,012.00 | $34,400 Land $9,700 Building $24,700 |
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.
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 Claims | 1 (1988) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 1988 · erosion |
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: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| 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 223 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 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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