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657 Vista Ave, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 657 Vista Ave, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,980 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.06 acres (2,614 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$290,000 (Mar 2023)
Tax Bill$1,825 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Mar 2023 Sale
+ 4 more
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN2-05-068.09-01-63.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-068.09-01-63.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05068.090163.00/000
  • 61833
  • 69244

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms6 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,980 sqft Living Area
Basement Area990 sqft
Unfinished Basement990 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleOther
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialShingle
Lot Area2,614 sqft (0.06 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 28 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number69244
Street Address657 VISTA AVE
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-4307
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRG3
Legal DescriptionTHE OVERLOOK ON SILVER LAKE, LOT #26 657 VISTA AVENUE
Legal SubdivisionTHE OVERLOOK ON SILVER LAKE
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract40900

Owner

657 Vista Ave is owner-occupied and held in a trust since March 2023.

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 RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 12, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Mar 9, 2023Deed, Transfer
Nov 18, 2019Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
UNIVERSAL MORTGAGE & FINANCE INC
Jan 7, 2021Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
Aug 2, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
CLEARPATH LNDG
May 8, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
CLEARPATH LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMar 9, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 7, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023470265
Deed Book / Page12396 / 273
Prior Transfer DateFeb 15, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000472166
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 12, 2023
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000472166
Book / Page12445 / 111
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2023
Instrument2023-472166
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 28, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Living Trust
Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

March 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMar 9, 2023
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000470265
Book / Page12396 / 273
Instrument DateFeb 15, 2023
Instrument2023-470265
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 27, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$5,800.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

November 2019: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000373804
DateNov 18, 2019
Book Page9880/075
Instrument2019-373804
Lender
NameUNIVERSAL MORTGAGE & FINANCE INC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressEDGEWATER, MD 21037
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term359 Months
DueOct 1, 2049

January 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJan 7, 2021
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000405172
Book / Page10698 / 215
Instrument DateDec 3, 2020
Instrument2021-405172
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$5,372.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address657 VISTA AVE, 657, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2 GLADSTONE CT, NEWARK, DE 19702-5239

Mortgage

Document Number0000405173
DateJan 7, 2021
Instrument2021-405173
Lender
NameCARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

August 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000346045
Instrument DateAug 2, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 30, 2018
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address657 VISTA AVE DOVER DE 199014307, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

Mortgage

Document Number0000346045
DateAug 13, 2018
Book Page009246/000001
Instrument346045
Lender
NameCLEARPATH LNDG
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueAug 12, 2048

May 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMay 8, 2017
Property Address657 VISTA AVE, DOVER, DE 19901-4307
Document Number0000318280
Book / Page008606 / 000036
Instrument DateApr 14, 2017
Instrument318280
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 16, 2017
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address657 VISTA AVE DOVER DE 199014307, DOVER, DE 19901-4307

Mortgage

Document Number318281
DateMay 8, 2017
Book Page008606/000041
Instrument318281
Lender
NameCLEARPATH LNDG
AddressIRVINE, CA 92618
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueMay 7, 2047
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate2.75%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2026 property tax bill for 657 Vista Ave was $1,825, down 19.4% from the year before.

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$1,825.00 (-19.35%)$293,300 (-) Land $58,500 Building $234,800
2025$2,263.00$293,300 Land $58,500 Building $234,800
2023$1,348.00$45,800 Land $6,400 Building $39,400

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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 657 Vista Ave in Zone X, an area of moderate 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 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

Wildfire risk around 657 Vista Ave 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 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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