88 Houston St, Dover, DE 19901 Property Records

Kent County property record for 88 Houston St, Dover, DE 19901

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,016 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.39 acres (16,988 sqft)
Owner2 Company Names on Record
Last Sale$283,000 (Apr 2019)
Tax Bill$2,189 (2026)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2025 Mortgage
Sep 2023 Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN2-00-086.10-03-81.00-000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN2-00-086.10-03-81.00-000
Alternative APNs
  • ED00086.100381.00/000
  • 66832
  • 72620

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Plumbing Fixtures10 Plumbing Fixtures
Total Rooms8 Rooms
Stories2 Stories
Building Area2,016 sqft Living Area
Basement Area992 sqft
Unfinished Basement992 sqft
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2001
Architectural StyleContemporary
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeFrame
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area16,988 sqft (0.39 acres)
Lot Dimensions177 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotMajor Street/Thoroughfare
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area400 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces
PorchPorch
Porch Area320 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemHVAC
Heating SystemCentral
SewerConnected
Water SourceCommercial

Location & Zoning

Account Number72620
Street Address88 HOUSTON ST
CityDOVER
StateDE
Zip19901-5270
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeRS1
Legal DescriptionST. JONES COMMONS LTD. LOT #7 88 HOUSTON STREET
Legal SubdivisionST JONES COMMONS
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKENT DE
Township / Civil DivisionDOVER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2017
Census Tract41200

Owner

Source: Kent County records, as of October 20, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Company Names on Record
Mailing Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Owner TypeCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 4, 2025Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Sep 22, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Dec 8, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
Nov 11, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
PENNYMAC
Apr 22, 2019Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EVERETT FINANCIAL INC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 22, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2019360457
Deed Book / Page9562 / 296
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2025: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 25, 2025
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270

Mortgage

Document Number0000520421
DateSep 4, 2025
Book Page13755/157
Instrument2025-520421
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term302 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

September 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2023
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270

Mortgage

Document Number0000481510
DateSep 22, 2023
Book Page12682/118
Instrument2023-481510
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term326 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270

Mortgage

Document Number0000438287
DateDec 8, 2021
Book Page11602/187
Instrument2021-438287
Lender
NamePENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93021
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term347 Months
DueNov 1, 2050

November 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionKENT DE
Property Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Document Number0000404972
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanySERVICELINK

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address88 HOUSTON ST DOVER DE 199015270, DOVER, DE 19901-5270

Mortgage

Document Number0000404972
DateJan 5, 2021
Book Page010692/000101
Instrument404972
Lender
NamePENNYMAC
AddressMOORPARK, CA 93201
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 4, 2051
Interest
Rate3%

April 2019: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKENT DE
Recording DateApr 22, 2019
Property Address88 HOUSTON ST, DOVER, DE 19901-5270
Document Number0000360457
Book / Page9562 / 296
Map ReferenceMB 47 PG 15
Instrument DateApr 18, 2019
Instrument2019-360457
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 6, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$11,320.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000360458
DateApr 22, 2019
Instrument2019-360458
Lender
NameEVERETT FINANCIAL INC
TypeFunding / Finance Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMay 1, 2049

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Kent County assessment roll, as of September 9, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateDelaware
CountyKent County
Unified School DistrictCaesar Rodney School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed Value
2026$2,189.00 (+18.77%)$360,300 (+466.51%) Land $80,200 Building $280,100
2025$1,843.00 (-7.01%)
2023$1,982.00$63,600 Land $14,900 Building $48,700

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 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2009–2013)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimOct 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 97% of the US · lower than 87% of Delaware
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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 71 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber
2,300 / 2,300
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

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