Kent County property record for 862 Forest St, Dover, DE 19904 · Last verified June 2026
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
|---|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
| Bathrooms | 1.5 Baths |
| Architecture Style | Cape Cod |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
| Square Footage | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Lot Size | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Last Sale | $124,000 (2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,409.00 (2025) |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-076.12-01-09.00-000
Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
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| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 301 BLUE HERON CT, MIDDLETOWN, DE 19709-2213 |
| Owner Type | Owner is a Company |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 03, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 03, 2024 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 01, 1990 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Doc Number | 2024496119 |
| Deed Book / Page | 13067 / 57 |
| Record Refreshed | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Property Address | 862 FOREST ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3418 |
| Document Number | 0000525134 |
| Book / Page | 13890 / 66 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-525134 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 04, 2025 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $6,440.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 862 FOREST ST, DOVER, DE 19904-3418 |
| Investor | Possibly a Property Investor |
| Document Number | 0000525135 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Instrument | 2025-525135 |
| Name | MERIDIAN BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Type | Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 01, 2055 |
| Document Number | 0000525136 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Book Page | 13890/97 |
| Instrument | 2025-525136 |
| Name | DELAWARE STATE HOUSING AUTHORITY |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | WILMINGTON, DE 19801 |
| Type | Second Mortgage to Cover Down Payment |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated September 8, 2025 · Last verified June 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Delaware |
| County | Kent County |
| Municipality | Dover City |
| Unified School District | Capital School District (PK - 12) |
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.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,409.00 (+154.79%) | $177,300 (+843.09%) Land $51,700 Building $125,600 |
| 2023 | $553.00 | $18,800 Land $3,500 Building $15,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land in reach |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Negligible |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
| Primary APN | 2-05-076.12-01-09.00-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Partial Baths | 1 Partial Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 7 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 7 Rooms |
| Building Area | 1,136 sqft Living Area |
| Basement Area | 720 sqft Basement |
| Unfinished Basement | 720 sqft Unfinished |
| Stories | 1 Stories |
| Year Built | Built 1938 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1938 |
| Architectural Style | Cape Cod Style |
| Exterior Material | Wood Exterior |
| Construction Type | Frame Construction |
| Lot Area | 7,405 sqft (0.17 acres) |
| Depth X Width | 148 ft x 49.9 ft Depth x Width |
| Porch Area | 296 sqft Porch |
| View | Major Street/Thoroughfare View |
| Cooling System | HVAC Cooling |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central Heating |
| Sewage | Municipal Sewage |
| Water Source | Commercial Water Source |
| Account Number | 6826 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 862 FOREST ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19904-3418 |
| Property Usage | Residential Property Usage |
| Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | S. SD. FOREST ST., DOVER 862 FOREST ST. |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Minor Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Blockgroup | 2 |
| Census Block | 2007 |
| Census Tract | 41400 |
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