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78 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 78 Washington St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.29 acres (12,632 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$85,000 (Apr 2026)
Tax Bill$603 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Jan 2022 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-05-068.17-03-09.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-05-068.17-03-09.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED05068.170309.00/000
  • 12881

Exterior

Lot Area12,632 sqft (0.29 acres)
Lot Dimensions140 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

SewerMunicipal
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number12881
Street Address78 WASHINGTON ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-3847
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR8
Legal DescriptionS SD WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, LOT 2 78 WASHINGTON ST
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract40900

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Victorian Dover Historic District
listed 1979 · 482 contributing resources · NRIS 79000622

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address78 WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3847
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingTenants by the Entirety

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 28, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Jan 19, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jan 25, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 28, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2026534888
Deed Book / Page14162 / 100
Prior Transfer DateJan 24, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000334426
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 28, 2026
Property Address78 WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3847
Document Number0000534888
Book / Page14162 / 100
Instrument DateApr 24, 2026
Instrument2026534888
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 6, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$343,400.00
Amount AccuracyCalculated from Transfer Tax
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants by the Entirety

January 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJan 19, 2022
Property Address78 WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3847
Document Number0000441986
Book / Page11697 / 51
Instrument DateJan 11, 2022
Instrument2022-441986
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 4, 2022

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address31 IVY RD, 31, WILMINGTON, DE 19806-2011

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipTenants in Severalty
Address105 HAZEL RD, DOVER, DE 19901-3815

January 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateJan 25, 2018
Property Address78 WASHINGTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-3847
Document Number0000334426
Book / Page008978 / 000217
Instrument DateJan 24, 2018
Instrument334426
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 1, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address105 HAZEL RD DOVER DE 199013815, DOVER, DE 19901-3815

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$603.00 (+5.98%)$96,900 (-) Land $96,900
2025$569.00 (+173.56%)$96,900 (+1,264.79%) Land $96,900
2023$208.00$7,100 Land $7,100

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 Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2002–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 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 98% of the US · lower than 91% 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 400 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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