653 Vista Ave, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 653 Vista Ave, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 1,156 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.039 acres (1,742 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$155,000 (Nov 2017)
Tax Bill$1,027 (2023)
Deeds & MortgagesNov 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN2-05-068.09-01-64.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-068.09-01-64.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05068.090164.00/000
  • 61834
  • 69245

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms5 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,156 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,717 sqft
Basement Area561 sqft
Unfinished Basement561 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Lot Area1,742 sqft (0.039 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 18 ft wide
Garage TypeAttached
PorchPorch
Porch Area119 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral

Location & Zoning

Account Number69245
Old Parcel NumberED05068.090164.00/000
Street Address653 VISTA AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-4307
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG3
Legal DescriptionTHE OVERLOOK ON SILVER LAKE, LOT #27 653 VISTA AVENUE
Legal SubdivisionTHE OVERLOOK ON SILVER LAKE
Legal Lot Number27 653
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract40900

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 4, 2023

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address35 NEWELL CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4452
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 22, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2017-330830
Deed Book / Page8895 / 202
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2026

November 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateNov 22, 2017
Property Address653 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000330830
Book / Page8895 / 202
Instrument DateJun 23, 2017
Instrument2017-330830
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$4,650.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address17345 GRACELAND DR, 17345, LEWES, DE 19958-7254

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address35 NEWELL CT, SMYRNA, DE 19977-4452

Mortgage

Document Number0000330831
DateNov 22, 2017
Instrument2017-330831
Lender
NamePIKE CREEK MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term356 Months
DueJul 1, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of February 15, 2023

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
MunicipalityDover City
Unified School DistrictCapital School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2023$1,027.00$34,900 Land $5,900 Building $29,000

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
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies7 in force

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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.1% 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 74 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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