71 Houston St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 71 Houston St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.17 acres (7,405 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$399,000 (Sep 2026)
Tax Bill$2,058 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2026 Sale & Mortgage
Feb 2021 Mortgage
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-00-086.10-03-78.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-00-086.10-03-78.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED00086.100378.00/000
  • 66829
  • 72617

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms9 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area
Basement Area1,008 sqft
Unfinished Basement1,008 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area7,405 sqft (0.17 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchSlab
Porch Area32 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number72617
Street Address71 HOUSTON ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-5271
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS1
Legal DescriptionST. JONES COMMONS LTD. LOT #10 71 HOUSTON STREET
Legal SubdivisionST JONES COMMONS
Legal Lot Number10
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2005
Census Tract41200

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address2809 FARM CREEK DR, RICHMOND, VA 23223-1168
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingSole Owner

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 28, 2026Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
GUARANTEED RATE
Feb 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage
LENDUS LLC
Mar 11, 2024Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NEW AMERICAN FUNDING

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMar 11, 2024 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026545047
Deed Book / Page14444 / 64
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateSep 28, 2026
Property Address71 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5271
Document Number0000545047
Book / Page14444 / 64
Instrument DateSep 25, 2026
Instrument2026545047
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 9, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,611,960.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipSole Owner
Address2809 FARM CREEK DR, RICHMOND, VA 23223-1168

Mortgage

Document Number0000545048,
DateSep 28, 2026
Instrument2026545048
Lender
NameGUARANTEED RATE
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueOct 1, 2056
Interest
Rate TypeFixed Rate
Initial TypeFixed Rate
Max Rate-1%

February 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address71 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5271
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000409040
DateFeb 16, 2021
Book Page10810/272
Instrument2021-409040
Lender
NameLENDUS LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressALAMO, CA 94507
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueJan 1, 2051

March 2024: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateMar 11, 2024
Property Address71 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5271
Document Number0000489834
Book / Page12897 / 144
Instrument DateFeb 21, 2024
Instrument2024-489834
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 26, 2024

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$9,375.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address71 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5271

Mortgage

Document Number0000489835
DateMar 11, 2024
Instrument2024-489835
Lender
NameNEW AMERICAN FUNDING
TypeLending Institution
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2054

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCaesar Rodney School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,058.00 (+18.62%)$335,900 (-) Land $62,700 Building $273,200
2025$1,735.00 (-2.53%)$335,900 (+504.14%) Land $62,700 Building $273,200
2023$1,780.00$55,600 Land $9,300 Building $46,300

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
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2009–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 2013 · 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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