Kent County property record for 878 S State St, Dover, DE 19901 · Last verified October 2023
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 989 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.219 acres (9,583 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $110,000 (Jan 2019) |
| Tax Bill | $765 (2023) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Jan 2019 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 2-05-077.17-03-51.00-000 |
| Primary APN | 2-05-077.17-03-51.00-000 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 989 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,813 sqft |
| Basement Area | 884 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 884 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Architectural Style | Cottage |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 9,583 sqft (0.219 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 169 ft deep x 60.5 ft wide |
| Porch | Porch |
| Porch Area | 268 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Central |
| Account Number | 5690 |
|---|---|
| Old Parcel Number | ED05077.170351.00/000 |
| Street Address | 878 S STATE ST |
| City | DOVER |
| State | DE |
| Zip | 19901-4148 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | W SD STATE ST, DOVER 878 S STATE STREET |
| Legal Subdivision | WAPLES FARM |
| Legal Lot Number | 21,23 |
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Township / Civil Division | DOVER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 41300 |
Source: Kent County records · APN 2-05-077.17-03-51.00-000
Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 878 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4148 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 13, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
| Jan 04, 2019 | Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jan 04, 2019 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0000354761 |
| Deed Book / Page | 009436 / 000289 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000423831 |
| Record Updated | Jun 07, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Property Address | 878 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4148 |
| Document Number | 0000423831 |
| Book / Page | 11217 / 187 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-423831 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 04, 2021 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | Transfer Tax Exempt |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Joint Tenants |
| Address | 878 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4148 |
| Document Number | 0000423832 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021-423832 |
| Name | WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FSB |
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| Type | Bank |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 01, 2051 |
| Document Type | Grant Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KENT DE |
| Recording Date | Jan 04, 2019 |
| Property Address | 878 S STATE ST, DOVER, DE 19901-4148 |
| Document Number | 0000354761 |
| Book / Page | 009436 / 000289 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 02, 2019 |
| Instrument | 354761 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,750.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 878 S STATE ST DOVER DE 199014148, DOVER, DE 19901-4148 |
| Document Number | 354762 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 04, 2019 |
| Book Page | 009436/000292 |
| Instrument | 354762 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jan 03, 2049 |
Source: Kent County records · Assessment roll updated February 15, 2023 · Last verified October 2023
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $765.00 | $26,000 Land $9,700 Building $16,300 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Kent County (10001C), updated May 25, 2026 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 100010413002, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| 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; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
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|---|---|---|
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| Xfinity | Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
| T-Mobile USA | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T | Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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