Kent County property record for 540 Buckson Dr, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 1 ba · 960 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.18 acres (7,841 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $150,000 (Jul 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $1,445 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Sale & Mortgage Dec 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-068.13-01-45.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-068.13-01-45.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 960 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 960 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 480 sqft |
| Game Room | Game Room |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 7,841 sqft (0.18 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 73 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 40 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 10763 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 BUCKSON DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-6652 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | TOWNE POINT, SEC. 1, BLOCK B, LOT #3, 540 BUCKSON DRIVE |
| Legal Subdivision | TOWNE POINT |
| Legal Block | B |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1022 |
| Census Tract | 40501 |
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 34 COLE CT, MAGNOLIA, DE 19962-2230 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2021 | Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Dec 7, 2020 | Grant Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Feb 28, 2017 | Grant Deed DOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES, DOCUMENT RECORDING SVCS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 2, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 7, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 2021422968 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11196 / 320 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000314238 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Property Address | 540 BUCKSON DR, DOVER, DE 19901-6652 |
| Document Number | 0000422968 |
| Book / Page | 11196 / 320 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 1, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-422968 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 21, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 225 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-6727 |
| Document Number | 0000422969 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 2, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11196/323 |
| Instrument | 2021-422969 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2036 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 BUCKSON DR, DOVER, DE 19901-6652 |
| Document Number | 0000402181 |
| Book / Page | 010613 / 000047 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 402181 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Tax | $3,293.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Tenants by the Entirety |
| Address | 540 BUCKSON DR DOVER DE 199016652, DOVER, DE 19901-6652 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 28, 2017 |
| Property Address | 540 BUCKSON DR, DOVER, DE 19901-6652 |
| Document Number | 0000314238 |
| Book / Page | 008513 / 000184 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 9, 2017 |
| Instrument | 314238 |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2017 |
| Title Company | DOCUMENT RECORDING SERVICES, DOCUMENT RECORDING SVCS |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
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 | $1,445.00 (+5.86%) | $232,300 (-) Land $91,000 Building $141,300 |
| 2025 | $1,365.00 (+62.31%) | $232,300 (+712.24%) Land $91,000 Building $141,300 |
| 2023 | $841.00 | $28,600 Land $9,700 Building $18,900 |
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.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 41 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 41 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2011–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Apr 2024 · 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 288 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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