Kent County property record for 540 George Washington Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,220 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.3 acres (13,068 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $247,900 (Jun 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,926 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2026 Mortgage Apr 2021 Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-076.06-05-47.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.06-05-47.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 6 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,220 sqft Living Area |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 13,068 sqft (0.3 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 159 ft deep x 86.7 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 6428 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-2683 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | RM1 |
| Legal Description | BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE, SEC. 2, LOT 155 540 GEO. WASHINGTON |
| Legal Subdivision | BICENTENNIAL VILLAGE - 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 155 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3012 |
| Census Tract | 40700 |
540 George Washington Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2020.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
| Apr 6, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
| Jun 9, 2020 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 9, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 4, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2020387352 |
| Deed Book / Page | 10228 / 11 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 19, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000130650 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Document Number | 0000528768 |
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| Date | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Book Page | 13993/146 |
| Instrument | 2026-528768 |
| Name | ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2056 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000414119 |
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| Date | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Book Page | 10959/46 |
| Instrument | 2021-414119 |
| Name | AMERIHOME MORTGAGE COMPANY LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362 |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Property Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Document Number | 0000387352 |
| Book / Page | 10228 / 11 |
| Map Reference | MB 18 PG 98 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-387352 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,958.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 475 SKEETER NECK RD, 475, FREDERICA, DE 19946-1643 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 540 GEORGE WASHINGTON DR, DOVER, DE 19904-2683 |
| Document Number | 0000387353 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020-387353 |
| Name | BAYSHORE MORTGAGE FUNDING LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jul 1, 2050 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 540 George Washington Dr was $1,926, 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 | $1,926.00 (+5.82%) | $309,600 Land $110,300 Building $199,300 |
| 2025 | $1,820.00 | |
| 2023 | $1,692.00 | $57,500 Land $11,100 Building $46,400 |
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 540 George Washington Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2011.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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 540 George Washington Dr 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 96% of the US · lower than 84% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 491 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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