Kent County property record for 78 Willis Branch Dr, Dover, DE 19904
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,147 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.35 acres (15,246 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $554,732 (Oct 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $2,867 (2026) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2024 Sale Aug 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-00-037.03-01-09.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 3-00-037.03-01-09.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Building Area | 3,147 sqft Living Area |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Lot Area | 15,246 sqft (0.35 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 188 ft deep x 74.5 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Account Number | 89502 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 78 WILLIS BRANCH DR |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-1796 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AC |
| Legal Description | HIDDEN BROOK SUBD., LOT #9 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIDDEN BROOK |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | SMYRNA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1125 |
| Census Tract | 40206 |
78 Willis Branch Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2024.
Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 78 WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1796 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2024 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer |
| Aug 7, 2023 | Agreement of Sale, Transfer |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 25, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 22, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2024502635 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13251 / 236 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Apr 22, 2024 |
| Property Address | 78 WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904-1796 |
| Document Number | 0000492069 |
| Book / Page | 12954 / 167 |
| Map Reference | MB 133 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-492069 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,375.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1285 DRUMMERS LN STE 100, 100, WAYNE, PA 19087-1572 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Type | Agreement of Sale |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Aug 7, 2023 |
| Property Address | WILLIS BRANCH DR, DOVER, DE 19904 |
| Document Number | 0000477454 |
| Book / Page | 12576 / 141 |
| Map Reference | MB 133 PG 8 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 30, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023-477454 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 22, 2023 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
The 2026 property tax bill for 78 Willis Branch Dr was $2,867, down 28.5% from the year before.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Unified School District | Smyrna School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,867.00 (-28.45%) | $568,100 (-) Land $97,800 Building $470,300 |
| 2025 | $4,007.00 | $568,100 Land $97,800 Building $470,300 |
| 2023 | $13.00 (+8.33%) | $500 (-) Land $500 |
| 2022 | $12.00 | $500 Land $500 |
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 78 Willis Branch Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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.
The area around 78 Willis Branch Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 46 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| Verizon Fiber | 980 / 880 |
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