Kent County property record for 781 S Halsey Rd, Dover, DE 19901
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 988 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.19 acres (8,276 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $335,000 (Jul 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,281 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2026 Sale & Mortgage Feb 2024 Foreclosure + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.06-02-18.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.06-02-18.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 988 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 988 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 988 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1951 |
| Architectural Style | Ranch |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 8,276 sqft (0.19 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 78 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Major Street/Thoroughfare |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 336 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 113 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Sewer | Municipal |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Account Number | 16046 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 781 S HALSEY RD |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-7411 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R8 |
| Legal Description | EDGEHILL ACRES LOT 61 & E 25' OF 60 & 3' 62 781 S HALSEY ROAD |
| Legal Subdivision | EDGEHILL ACRES |
| Legal Lot Number | 61 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 41000 |
781 S Halsey Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in July 2026.
Source: Kent County records, as of September 9, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Sole Owner |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage MERIDIAN BANK |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Sheriff's Deed, Foreclosure |
| Aug 9, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2026541312 |
| Deed Book / Page | 14339 / 335 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000488205 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Property Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Document Number | 0000541312 |
| Book / Page | 14339 / 335 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026541312 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,353,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Sole Owner |
| Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Document Number | 0000541313, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Instrument | 2026541313 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Number | 0000541314, |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Book Page | 14340/29 |
| Instrument | 2026541314 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Rate | 6.47% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Sheriff's Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Feb 5, 2024 |
| Property Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Document Number | 0000488205 |
| Book / Page | 12854 / 232 |
| Map Reference | PL 2 PG 46 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024-488205 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 3401 WEST END AVE STE 760W, 760W, NASHVILLE, TN 37203-1042 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Property Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 23, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000426272 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 9, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11284/108 |
| Instrument | 2021-426272 |
| Name | FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Subprime Lender |
| Address | BOCA RATON, FL 33431 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 781 S HALSEY RD, DOVER, DE 19901-7411 |
| Document Number | 0000349664 |
| Book / Page | 9327 / 255 |
| Map Reference | MB2 PG46 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 11, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-349664 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 6, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,900.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000349665 |
|---|---|
| Date | Oct 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 2018-349665 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 781 S Halsey Rd was $1,281.
Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $218,000 (-) Land $77,300 Building $140,700 | |
| 2025 | $1,281.00 | $218,000 Land $77,300 Building $140,700 |
| 2023 | $897.00 | $30,500 Land $11,300 Building $19,200 |
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 781 S Halsey Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1983.
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 |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1983–2013) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jul 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 risk around 781 S Halsey Rd 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 95% of Delaware |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DOVER WATER DEPARTMENT serves 39,491 people · EPA ID DE0000571 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2024 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 443 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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